You would stare if I were beautiful
but I offend your eyes
sideways glances emphasise
how afraid you are to look
confront that fear head on
people like me even exist
you sympathise of course
goes without saying, terrible
must be awful to live with
then you check your fingers
and toes, see how perfect they are
and move on, no more ugliness today
to spoil your mood.
Oct 3, 2019
Oct 3, 2019 at 7:20 PM UTC
You would stare if I were beautiful
but I offend your eyes
sideways glances emphasise
how afraid you are to look
confront that fear head on
people like me even exist
you sympathise of course
goes without saying, terrible
must be awful to live with
then you check your fingers
and toes, see how perfect they are
and move on, no more ugliness today
to spoil your mood.
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