It doesn’t make sense

to call ourselves ugly, because

we don’t really see ourselves.

We don’t watch ourselves sleeping in bed,

curled up and silent

with chests rising and falling

with our own rhythm.

We don’t see ourselves reading a book,

eye fluttering and glowing.

You don’t really see yourself looking at someone with love and care inside your heart.

There’s no mirror in your way

when you’re laughing and smiling

and happiness is leaking out of you.

You would know exactly

how bright and beautiful you are

if you saw yourself

in the moments where you are truly

yourself.

-From @kamokini on Instagram (www.kamokini.com)