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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
WHY I DO NOT CARE, by BETH PIRSCH
First Line: My outside self is just as homely
Last Line: To show my happiness.
Subject(s): Indifference; Simplicity; Women
First Line: My outside self is just as homely
Last Line: To show my happiness.
Subject(s): Indifference; Simplicity; Women
My outside self is just as homely
As a child can be;
I've clumsy feet, and freckled nose;
No personality.
My waistline's made to burst my dress
And makes me look so fat!
My hair is straight and does not match
A stylish kind of hat.
But oh, my inside self is just
The dearest, little girl!
A graceful, bright and pretty elf,
With hair that's bound to curl;
A fairy lovely as a star
With sparkling silver dress
Who spins and whirls on graceful toes
To show my happiness.
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