Where Have All The Pretty Women Gone? (page 4)

AGuest

"Video" by Grammy Winner, India Arie

"Sometimes I shave my legs and sometimes I don't Sometimes I comb my hair and sometimes I won't Depend on how the wind blows I might even paint my toes It really just depends on whatever feels good in my soul [Chorus] "I'm not the average girl from your video And I ain't built like a supermodel But I've learned to love myself unconditionally Because I am a queen I'm not the average girl from your video My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes No matter what I'm wearin' I will always be The India Arie

"When I look in the mirror, the only one there is me Every freckle on my face is where it's supposed to be And I know our Creator didn't make no mistakes on me My feet, my thighs, my lips, my eyes I'm lovin' what I see, yeah

[Chorus] I'm not the average girl from your video And I ain't built like a supermodel But I learned to love myself unconditionally Because I am a queen I'm not the average girl from your video My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes No matter what I'm wearin' I will always be The India Arie Am I less of a lady if I don't wear panty hose? My mama said "A lady ain't what she wears but what she knows" But I've drawn a conclusion: it's all an illusion Confusion's the name of the game A misconception, mass deception Somethin's gotta change

Don't be offended, this is all my opinion Ain't nothin' that I'm sayin' "law" This is a true confession of a life-learned lesson I was sent here to share with ya'll So get in where you fit in, go on and shine Clear your mind, now's the time Put your sorrow on the shelf Go on and LOVE yourself 'Cause everything's gonna be alright [Chorus] I'm not the average girl from your video And I ain't built like a supermodel But I learned to love myself unconditionally Because I am a queen I'm not the average girl in your video My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes No matter what I'm wearin' I will always be The India Arie

Keep your fancy drinks and your expensive minks I don't need that to have a good time Keep your expensive car and your caviar All I need is my guitar Keep your Cristal and your pistol I'd rather have a pretty piece of crystal Don't need your "silly-con" I prefer my own What God gave me is just fine! [Chorus... fades...] I'm not the average girl from your video And I ain't built like a supermodel But I learned to love myself unconditionally Because I am a queen I'm not the average girl in your video My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes No matter what I'm wearin' I will always be The India Arie

To all of my sisters out there... whatever you may look like... peace and the greatest of LOVE to you!

SJ, a slave of Christ

Edited by - AGuest on 13 November 2002 22:36:55

Edited by - AGuest on 14 November 2002 0:5:13

Crazy151drinker

Dont worry English, I will be done pleasing all the beautifull women in a couple of months so you'll see them around........

Lady Lee

Ummm I'm going to side with the poor E-man on this one... to a point. Depending on where you go and who you are looking at fine looking women can be pretty sparse. I'm not talking about business women or those who are into healthy living and look great at any age.

But what about the younger ladies the 17-24 crowd. I too have really had to wonder sometimes what they they think about when they get yet one more earring to add to the 17 they already have and dye their hair green. Eyebrow studs, nose rings and chains everywhere. Black eyeliner - black lipstick and black nail polish.The ones who wear torn jeans and shoes with 4 inch heels that make them walk like a duck on stilts. You've seen them. They are almost everywhere. And they isn't very much that is natural about

As a woman I have to wonder what they are thinking. Maybe they want to make a statement of sorts. Maybe the world's view of "attractive" has changed. Maybe I'm just getting too old too.

As a therapist I wonder what they have been through what hurts them so bad to make themselves look so unattractive and un-natural.

I'm with you Eman on this one. although I don't wear the heels anymore but even as a woman I appreciate some of the fine looking folks here - male and female

Zechariah

HIDDEN EYES

To the spiritually beautiful woman

I look upon you with hidden eyes

On a plane in which most others are denied their sight

The eyes that look upon you see clearly and see true

Though they themselves remain unseen

For those who see you not as I do

Cast pennies in the cup they bear for they are blind

As I gaze upon your person I see bared naked to my view

A sight of beauty that the physical eye cannot behold

Although unclothed you be unto my gaze there be for you no reason for guilt or for shame

For it is only the beauty of the flesh that God restricts you in display

But the beauty of the spirit that you possess is in his likeness

And can freely be shared with all with the vision to see

So do not hide yourself from those who like myself are stimulated and satisfied by the sight of your rare beauty

Instead see yourself in the mirror of their eyes and be proud

For the beauty you see is the beauty you are.

From an admirer ....(Zechariah)

Solace

Englishymon & Lady Lee

Some piercings can be attractive and those who have them arent all in the 17-24 age catagory. I have a pierced belly and its a beautiful, sparkly, crystal not a big metal studd, if you must know. I also have a couple of pretty tattoos and OMG, Im 31 years old. I do like to have fun but I dont abuse my body, I take care of myself and my family, live healthy and work full time.

So There.

Anyway, I thought after leaving the Org, we could actually stop judging people, especially by their appearance. What is that all about? I mean, as if you are a total HUNKORAMA, STUDD MUFFIN, BABE yourself there MR.

Ok, Im going now.

Im afraid Im having way too much fun and my obnoxious behavior is beginning to surprise but also frighten me.

LB

OK Heaven, you've held out on us. Where the pic of that tummy piercing???

I'm not big on the facial piercings. There is a very cute freshman girl at school that got one a few weeks back. She had the eyebrow thing. One day she asked me what I honestly thought about it. I told her the jewelry was a pretty piece but that I honestly felt it took away from her natural good looks. But that if I were young in todays society I'm not sure what I'd be doing.

I actually was happy a few days ago when she told me she removed the thing and is allowing it to close up. Maybe just being honest with kids without being judgemental is effective??

Dutchie

Maybe just being honest with kids without being judgemental is effective??

Nope, LB. She's got a crush on you.

LB

hah

It's been a long time since any teenager has had a crush on me. I'm just a good listener to her. Last year in 8th grade she had a tough time. I just listened.

I know exactly the guy she has a crush on. He's a junior and a great kid. She could do worse. She moons over him and he ignores her like she's a little kid sister.

I really do love the kids at school. When my son comes over and finds a few kids from school visiting he always enjoys their company. Tells them his battle stories from when he went to their school. When they take off I always tell him how sad I'll be when Jehovah kills them. He laughs and knows better, but I love to make that point.

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