The Girl

Flawed Flawless She

Girl, you’re not your looks

Nose a bit too crinkled,

hair a bit too ruffled,

grin a bit too broad,

face a bit too pimply,

eyes a bit too small,

eyebrows a bit too crooked,

society says, Girl, you’re your looks.

Chest a bit too flat,

body a bit too curvy,

skirt a bit too revealing,

socially a bit too confident,

attitude a bit too bossy,

society says, Girl, you’re your looks.

Smile a bit too infectious,

voice a bit too soothing,

passion a bit too fierce,

character a bit too inspiring,

dedication a bit too mesmerizing,

personality a bit too robust,

beauty a bit too poetic,

yet society says, Girl, you’re your looks.

she is,

a bit too generous,

a bit too kind-hearted,

a bit too sacrificing,

a bit too trustworthy,

a bit too fearless,

a bit too committed,

a bit too charismatic,

yet society says, Girl, you’re your looks.

She’s angelic, she’s seraphic,

she’s divine, she’s enchanting,

she’s a goddess,

she’s a mother,

She’s the universe.

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@Anish Lamichhane 2019

She is someone, who can’t be described with any of these adjectives, nor she can be described with any of these nouns. She’s unique and indescribable. Yet, she’s everything. The universe starts and ends with her.

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Anish Lamichhane is a medical doctor from Germany. He has his interests in medical oncology (cancer medicine), psychiatry (mental health medicine), palliative care and digitalization of health care. He likes to present health stories in a non-traditional way with poetry and health education pieces. Subscribe to stay in touch via monthly newsletter with new selected stories. All his articles are his personal expressions. Please consult your health care providers for direct professional medical recommendations.