I apply it every morning
To cover all my blemishes
To avoid the looks of scorning
Because the flaws are diminished.
I flaunt with my confident smile
Proud of what i wear
Not realizing all the while
That the blemishes are still there.
I may continue to hide
Under all the makeup i can
But i have to confide
This imposter is not who i am.
A contest entry
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nice poem. I must admit, I'm not a makeup girl. I'm terible with makeup and fortuntally I don't breakout very often, but I use coverup to cover up scars on my wrists and legs for dances and stuff ever since my first dance in 6th grade when my mom made a terrible comment somewhat to the extent of "that dress would look somuch better if you weren't so ruined with scars"... but anyway i really liked your poem. I like the fact that you can put on makeup and be confident because it hides what imperfections you have. I love when peole do my makeup, its so easy to forget what a plain jane I am without it. great job with love and giggles, the white rabbit
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Who is this imposter, then? The build up is good, the punch line the best.
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WOW
As Ever, amazing, i think this is the mark of a true poet, when you can bring an emotion out of something that millions do without thinking.
Outstanding.
More respect than words
Michael -
Bare faced truth
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It was deffinitely different. I liked how it took something so siple as applying foundation and really made it into a strong moral write. The flow was pretty etchy but that was all. The rest was really good and liked the message of it. good job.
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