What is a girl if she’s not pretty?

We fear the answer is: Nothing.

Nothing to look at.

Nothing special.

Someone you want nothing to do with.

I was taught that “ugly girls” shouldn’t smile.

They should avert their eyes and stay out of the way.

You are replacing that lie with truth:

My value does not come from how others look at me, but how I look at them.

Give me generous eyes that have the courage to make contact.

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