- Non-Erotic Poetry
- Life’s Make-Up
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We all have imperfections
Things we want to hide,
We try and cover up
Our shame our hurt our lies.
Eye shadow and mascara
To cover up our tears,
Foundation and concealer
To wipe away the years.
Blusher brightens up our cheeks
And takes away the grey,
Our mask begins to take its shape
And gets us through the day.
Lipstick paints a smile so fake
Suppressing what’s inside,
Showing everyone we're fine
When inside we have died.
- COMMENTS
hippiedudealmost 19 years agothat you get to use make-up. Us dudes just have to grin and bare it. I think you could develop this theme with a most delightful outcome. I also think you are being very guarded here. But hey what do I know? I do enjoy your writing.
rarebreed21almost 19 years agointo the mindplay behind the facade. Great rhythm, i just floated along with the lines. being touched by each one. I like it when a poem paints a picture in the minds eye while you're reading it. i found myself looking in the mirror. Impressive.
dcpoet44almost 19 years agowhen it is needed the most. even though i'm not a femme. i can certainly see what one does to alleviate emotional duress. nicely worded......don
Bridget69almost 19 years agoAltering outer appearances to conceal inner feelings. So true!
My Erotic Talealmost 19 years agocamoflauge <hehehe>
now thats the opposite of attract or cover up but become invisible <grin>
