Distorted reflections
in a makeup mask, herself flaking away
where she lost her worth.
Must not eat,
when the scale belched at one pound
Alterations in wardrobe, manipulated gaits
where eyes sized up
down catwalks, others looked
in envy because their figures
weren’t as fit,
so it was said.
Long pauses between names
A nameless lady given a number,
In hopes of winning big Money
Following a script, emphasized
PERFECTION, scantily clad
after she was walked
She no longer knew herself
Author notes
i was given this prompt http://www.unc.edu/~maburnet/images/runway.jpg
A contest entry
- Are we over run by the media?][For my AP favs][ by x-Black-Butterfly-x.
800 points, ended July 31, 2007, 11 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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Also
I love and have never heard any one refer to or use the term beltching scales.
Witty, witty.
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Wow this is dark for you.
After living in LA for 16 years I can relate to this well. Not me, but all the sad ruined people here.
I especially like the first line.
The word herself threw me off at first. By using she at the end makes it clear who or what is wearing the mask so you wouldn't need to use the word herself.
Not critisizing by any means
just a helpful tip 
Tangerine
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wow hun this was really strong and provoking. it fitted the prompt really well. i think that many girls will be able to reflect to the views and feelings portrayed within this write. i know that i can a little bit. just unfortuantly wont be that slim and skinny he he. but an awsome write. well done and best of luck to you
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