In Our Imperfections

In our imperfections we find beauty
Who would have thought it was so lovely
The person inside I didn't show
Was really the one they yearned to know
I tried to be like them and failed
Thought popularity, but to no avail
But when I slipped a moment, back to my inborn state  
It was then with their group I'd a chance, a clean slate
Funny thing when I didn't try to be like them
That's when they liked me most, at the gym
They liked me for my inner unique beauty
Not for someone who I tried to be
I thought I'd be more lovable, with a better body
True - it helped me, but they saw through me
What drew them in droves was not my abs
But my depth of character and integrity
I became beautiful in their eyes then
True - I still work out, and walk when I can
But only by showing inner beauty
Did I forge a true connection
Prompted me to work on outer and inner
And only then, to be true to myself
And confident, in my convictions.
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An uplifting, inspirational poem if you will because I believe everyone struggles with body image and 'outer beauty' issues at some point in their lives.
 
Not just written from the author's point of view or a narcissistic one on his part even, but written instead for anyone struggling with body image issues.
 
Part of a series on Men's Body Image though as stated, could apply to anyone.
 
(MULTIMEDIA COMING SOON!!)