I am vanity
I have no limit
I strike any teenager
I hurt and break futures for many
But I also build character
I make girl throw up
and boys cut themselves
I make bullies steal
and gangs kill
I can mend any teen
to do what I want
And I will not stop
until vanity it all
teens are
Author notes
The truth
A contest entry
- Quickie PIF - 10/22/22 by just-an-amateur.
300 points, ended June 10, 2008, 7 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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As this is many more than 22 words I can't give it an award but you have still struck a poignant note. Vanity destroys those to whom it cannot give what they desire. For those who are vain only desire to be loved for what they are and what they aren't. Vanity cannot give them that. Thank you for the solid reminder of that.
~M~

