Image by Michael Gaida from Pixabay
Face in the mirror
Painting its cheeks with color
While painting its heart with lies
Painted-on pretty
Never healed a single wound
I was lying to myself
~Cie~
Notes:
It's been said that I have body dysmorphic disorder. In any case, I have always thought myself shockingly, astoundingly, hideously ugly. I used to wear a lot of make-up. I haven't worn make-up in about 15 years because it causes my eczema to flare.
I think this society places far too much value on a very narrow definition of physical "beauty." We live in a world where hotness is the most desired attribute and lust is the most coveted sensation. I don't think this is healthy for either individuals or society as a whole.
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