Pretty
two wide, round eyes
stare back at me
vulnerable, they say
protect me, love me
plump, full lips
open and close
meaninglessly, they
spout half truths
you must scatter your wits
silky, smooth hair
tied into a monstrosity
tantalizing, it says
stroke me, pet me.
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(this poem was inspired by Uglies by Scott Westerfeld)
December 31, 2009 at 10:32 pm
So Awesome!
Bubbly, bubbly, bubbly!