You are not
You are not your name
or your weight, height or fame.
You are not your scars
you are not your emotions that lay behind bars.
You are not your skin color
you are not your stutter.
You are your hidden smile
You are your own style.
You are the stars you love
you are free like a peace dove.
You are photos on your bedroom wall
you are warm and gentle like fall.
You are your words
you are your favorite birds.
But instead of seeing who you are
they always focus on
your worst side
the one who is a con.
Inspired by: Erin Hanson’s poetry
By Tarushi
Tarushi Parashar View All →
Hi! I am a 13-year-old currently studying in the Netherlands. For 5 years, I was studying in London and moved to India for some time in July 2019. First of all, I love playing the western flute and have been playing for quite a few years now. Playing and also, listening to music is definitely my passion. Some sports I enjoy playing are badminton, netball, swimming, football, cricket (these are the top 5!). Ok, so let’s talk about poetry. I wrote my first poem in a primary school in England and this inspired me to start writing poems on WordPress. Some of my recent poems are about global issues such as climate change, depression, bullying etc. Writing poetry is another passion of mine…so, check out my poems on WordPress. I don’t know what else I could say here so, hope you love my poems…..happy reading!!
Tarushi I missed your writing! This is so beautiful. ❤
Also I absolutely love Erin Hanson’s poetry!!
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Awwww thanks Wardah! I just couldn’t find time to post much…..but I’ll try my best!!!!
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I completely understand! You’re welcome Tarushi ❤
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You Are You!
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Yup, well-said😊
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The last few lines ring true…
This is beautiful ✨
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thanks Akahita!! Im glad you liked it😊
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Wow, I really really like it!!! REALLY LOVE IT! It speaks the truth and it’s beautifully penned as well, there was a smile on my face the whole time. Awesome, Tarushi!
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Awwwww you made my day🥺❤️
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It’s best to be raw and not affected by how others judge us! They’ll do that anyway. Nicely penned
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Thanks for stopping by!
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Some people are like that. But no matter what, we’re unique and special in our own way. Beautifully written, Tarushi ❤️
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🥺🥺🥺🥺
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Nice poem. Love the rhyme.
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thank you!
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Hello lil sis. I hope you are doing well. This was a very beautiful poem.
And it takes a lot of will and determination to have an attitude of ‘Bhaad me jaye duniya’ 😅.
Keep writing. Will be waiting for more poems.
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Hi! Im really glad you liked this poem! I guess it’s really important to have that attitude otherwise one have that feeling of being caged or restricted by society.
How are you doing?
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I am doing good here. Hoping to write something soon but out of ideas. Untill then gonna read yours🙂.
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Dont’t worry you’ll find something to write soon! I hope I can post regularly now but I have been a bit busy with my school starting!
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Ahh! Your school. Reminds me of your post of your first day at school in UK i guess.
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hahaha😂😂😂
Oh god that day was horrific😂
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Beautiful poem dude 💯🤗 keep writing 😇😇
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Thanks!!
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🤗😇
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Beautifully written!
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Thanks Kamya!
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This is what the world needs right now
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🥺
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