Is she beautiful?
Chewed nails down to the skin. Chippedtoenail polish.
Short hair sticking out over herears.
Flannel shirts and tomato-stainedjeans,
     with hiking boots andthick wool socks.
A plain, uncovered face.
An admirer ofart and music, but not of fashion.
Unfeminine in mostaspects - except one
     She's awoman
                  - true beauty
- her own person
Challenging the world,taking on her fears.
Ignoringinsecurities.
Strong
         Independent
        Aware
              Innocent
     REAL
The sheeropposite of superficiality.
Present for herself and noother.
A woman ... and beautiful.