Her, An Indian Girl
By Aaryana Sharma
“Her, An Indian Girl” reaches out to girls who may feel low about their appearance or features. It teaches her to love how she looks and how she has been crafted. “Her, An Indian Girl” is for girls who feel underrepresented, a reminder that they are beautiful and valued.
Her eyes
Dark brown
Like chocolate pearls
Intoxicating and sweet
Her hands
Like soil
Fresh, pure
And earthly
Her palms like sand
Smooth
And soft
But weathered
By rain
And tears
Her hair
Not silk straight
Or coiled in curls
But messy, frizzy
And as thick
As rope
Massaged with
Coconut and amla oil
Her nose perched
On a throne
Upon her face
Perfect
As though
It was meant to be right there
Her fingers dark and elegant
With poise
And strength
She is the daughter of earth and stars
Graceful but messy
Strong and capable
She is indeed
A desi girl
Process
I wrote “Her, An Indian Girl” as a reminder to myself that I am beautiful, even if my stories, experiences and appearances are not shared by others. It was a note to myself and a story I decided to share with others that shows that everyone is unique and beautiful.
Aaryana Sharma
Aaryana Sharma is a sophomore in high school who loves writing poetry and reading comics. When she isn't juggling homework and writing, she can be found listening to rock or playing with her goldendoodle, Biscuit, and her mini labradoodle, Mocha.
