Should I lose weight?
No, I will be judged for being skinny.
Should I eat more?
No, I will be judged for being chubby.
Should I wear baggy clothes?
No, I'll look like a lump.
Should I wear tight, fit clothes?
No, I'll look ugly.
Should I be kind?
No, people will take advantage of me.
Should I be cold?
No, people will think I'm rude.
Should I be confident?
No, they will think I value myself too much.
Should I be shy?
No, people will think I'm too quiet.
Should I wear makeup?
No, people say it's better to look natural.
Should I be myself?
No, they will bully me.
So no matter what,
They will judge.
The harsh truth,
Always being judged.
No matter what.
What's the point of trying so hard,
To be someone you're not,
What's the point,
When your body is right there,
Waiting for you to
Be Yourself.
Because the only place where you won't get judged,
Is above the sky, out into space,
Where golden gates reside,
Where the shining light gets revealed,
The city above the clouds.
For now,
Be Yourself.
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Hi my tax fraud partner! Here to give a small review/comment of my perspective of this wonderful work from Team Midnight!! 🪐💫☄️
There are things that people will always judge you for, weight, fashion choice, personality, what beauty products you put on if do makeup, and how you speak. Now, you can either let their words affect you and let yourself become what they want you to become, or you ignore them.
You can be proud of your weight, whether you're on a journey to lose or gain weight. Be proud of what you wear, whether in style or something that once was. Be proud of how you look, with or with out makeup, you are gorgeous either way. Be proud of how you sound, accent or not, high pitched or low pitched, someone will always love to listen to you. Be proud of yourself.
I really loved reading this work!! And I had fun writing this review/comment!!
From Review Team Midnight with love,
BunBunZu 🪐💫☄️
Aw thanks so much for the review (it has been so long lmao idk why i replied this late ToT)
and awww its so nice of you to say so, love u
Hello! I was drawn to this work like a vision in a crystal ball. Now, let's crack it open and see what eerie secrets it holds--whether it's a true fright or just a trick of the light. I hope you enjoy this review, brought to you by my Halloween inspired review template :3 Happy Spooky season! 👻
🎃The Summoning🎃
Cats! I don't think I've ever read your poetry before so when I saw this piece in the green room, I couldn't help but click on it. It seems like we have here a poem about self-reflection, insecurity, and the problematic nature of feeling accepted in today's day and age. I'm sorry you're feeling like this, and I want to let you know that everyone is beautiful in their own ways and it shouldn't matter what anyone says/thinks about you <3 (I know, it's easier said than done, but sometimes we just need to hear it!) Anyways, let's get into the review!
🔮 Wickedly Good! 🔮
I absolutely adored the tone in this poem. In the beginning, it starts out anxious and uncertain, then transitions to despairing, and then finally ends in hopefulness and slightly reaffirming towards oneself. I'm not very religious, but for some reason I was drawn to this these lines:
This is where the tone turns hopeful. Acceptance should be more common, unfortunately, and mentioning that there is a place where you'll be accepted brings some positivity into the poem. It was also a perfect way to end it! Kudos to you, friend <3
I also love the way you used questions and answers at the beginning of the poem. The uncertainty shows, and the constant anxiety of trying to be yourself but nothing sticks-- this is extremely relatable. Wonderful job!
🪦 Graveyard Grumbles 🪦
I only have one critique! I would've loved too see more imagery and poetic devices here. It's a very simplistic poem (which is totally fine, and if that's what you were going for then ignore me!). If we added some metaphors or some other sensory details, I feel like that would enhance the poem even more. That's all, though!
🍬 The Final Fright 🍬
In the end, authenticity is the only way someone will find peace. In a social climate driven by comparison and conformity, sometimes we have to find comfort in ourselves. This was a beautiful poem that I'm sure a lot of people can relate to (even myself!). Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing this with us.
I'll see you soon for another review! Happy Spooktober!
Don't mind me getting back to this after uhh like 3 months lmao but thanks so much for your review XD and I loved the format!
The poem Judged is about how no matter what you do, people will always find something wrong with it. Every line starts with a question—Should I lose weight? Should I be kind?—and every answer just leads back to more judgment. It shows how exhausting it is to live in a world where everyone has an opinion about who you should be. The writing is really direct, almost like someone thinking out loud, which makes it feel more real and personal. I like how the tone slowly changes toward the end too, it starts off tired and frustrated, but by the last few lines, it feels calmer, almost accepting. The idea of just being yourself after all that pressure hits hard because it feels earned, not forced.
I really felt the emotion from this poem because it’s something most people deal with, even if they don’t say it out loud. I’ve definitely had moments where I overthink what people might say about how I look, act, or even talk. It’s like no matter what you do, someone will always have something negative to point out. Reading this made me realize how often I’ve tried to change little things about myself just to avoid judgment—and it never actually makes me happier. The part that stuck with me most was the line They will judge. It’s short but powerful because it’s true. People always do, and you can’t control it. I like how the poem feels like someone reaching that same realization in real time, finally understanding that the only thing that really matters is how you see yourself.
I think the message of this poem is something we all need to hear more often. You can’t please everyone, and trying to will just wear you out. What I like most is that it doesn’t try to be overly positive, it just says, For now, be yourself. That feels real to me. It’s not pretending everything’s perfect, it’s just saying that being yourself is enough for today. And honestly, that’s what makes the poem hit the hardest, it feels human.
i really enjoyed this poem Cat, it really made me think about a lot of things. You are an amazing poet!
Aw, thanks so much for your heartwarming review! I'm really glad it made someone's day, I love that you enjoyed <3
I'm still trying to help myself understand the meaning of this poem too, and I'm glad it impacted you positively.
Have a great day/night!!!
Love,
CATS
That’s so real.
Glad you gave it a read <333