I know I’m pretty, <br />You don’t have to tell me. <br />Or is that why you’re avoiding me? <br />You cannot stand the limelight <br />I’m stealing from you, <br />True? <br /> <br />Is my Malay-Chinese-Thai descent threatening you? <br />Do you roll your green eyes, <br />Or bite your tongue <br />Whenever guys peek through <br />The side windows when I’m driving? <br /> <br />And you, <br />What a remark you made! <br />I heard from a good friend, <br />You think I'd be a terrific mum (? ! !) <br />Is that a compliment or an insult? <br />You think I’m too colorful to serve for a prestigious company? <br />Oh well, I think you’re wrong. <br /> <br />I know I’m pretty, <br />You don’t have to remind me. <br />Guys battled to win my affection, <br />Dinner invitations almost every night. <br />No affirmations though, only cruel turn-downs. <br />Overloaded attention - <br />I choked, <br />And had my number changed. <br /> <br />I know I’m pretty, <br />I saw you staring from afar, <br />I heard your room mates talking about me, <br />And girls, they whisper behind my back. <br />I must be pretty okay, <br />But why do I feel so freaking ugly? =(<br /><br />Lara W.A<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/pretty-ugly/
