Redefining Beauty

Must I be tall, slim or thin?

Should I allow the media to dictate who I am?

I am here to redefine beauty.



Must I have long hair, straight without natural curl?

Should I allow the media to dictate who I am?

I am here to redefine beauty.



Must I be flawless like the little Barbie that I had?

Should I allow the media to dictate who I am?

I am here to redefine beauty.



Must I seek the approval of a man to validate me?

Or should I allow the media to dictate who I am?

I am here to redefine beauty.



Must I hide behind layers of foundation?

Should I allow the media to dictate who I am?

I am here to redefine beauty.



Must I bleach my skin to get the part?

Should I allow the media to dictate who I am?

I am here to redefine beauty.



Should I run to the nearest cosmetic surgeon?

Should I allow the media to dictate who I am?

I am here to redefine beauty.



Must I compete to be among the best dressed?

Should I allow the media to dictate who I am?

I am here to redefine beauty.



Should I hide behind closed doors because I am ashamed?

Should I allow the media to dictate who I am?

I am here to redefine beauty.



I am here to redefine beauty, I come in different shapes, sizes, and heights.

I am here to redefine beauty, My hair comes in different lengths, textures, styles, and its natural.

I am here to redefine beauty, I am not flawless, because I am real.

I am here to redefine beauty, I don't need validation from anyone, I hold my beauty in my eyes.

I am here to redefine beauty, Because I am not afraid to go natural, it is natural that God made me.

I am here to redefine beauty, I don't have to bleach my skin to attempt to hide my unique self.

I am here to redefine beauty, I don't have to be under the knife of a Doctor.

I am here to redefine beauty, no need to recreate my wardrobe, I spice up anything I wear with what I have.

I am here to redefine beauty, I walk with my head up, and my confidence turned up because I am what I am, no need to prove anything!

Whomever you are...whatever makes you who you are...be proud, and wear it well. For beauty IS in the eye of the beholder!