By: Rabab Husain

I am beautiful no matter what you say
I will stay beautiful as a sun ray
I may not put make up as others do
But, they are beautiful and I am too

Calling someone ugly is just not right
You can’t judge me at first sight
My face has to be different from others
Not just the features but also colour

Love the way you look, love the way you smile
You will know you are beautiful just wait for a while
You are prettier than the day and the night
You must know we are beautiful, black or white.

About the Poet: Rabab Husain is currently studying English Literature at Aligarh Muslim University (India). Her writing features a style focused on capturing profound emotions through concise, accessible verse. Believing that poetry should be inherently relatable, she strives to imbibe “big feelings” into simple, impactful lines.

This poem was featured on Poetic Expressions 4.0 — our flagship poetry recital event.