Looking back at 2016 me
2016 me probably deserved so much more love Love that could encompass her, hold her tightly and heal all those jagged corners sticking out in sharp edges as defensive barbs She was self conscious and so ruthlessly bothered about her appearance She disliked her body, her skin, her hair, her complexion She envied others for those same things that she covetted She hated how she looked Craved affection and attention from all the wrong kinds of people Was jealous of the people she probably should have befriended and taken inspiration from She was so unhappy about herself that envy became second nature to her She was unknowingly unkind and mean and such a big pick-me However, she was so energetic She loved poetry and art and photography She tried so hard at everything And felt so much She was soon going to be loved and understood and cared for despite everything, inspite of it all, and all that love would be overlooked by her But she will grow And she will put up a fight 'cause she had ...