lip gloss,
gold eyeshadow,
five different colors
of eyeliner
sweet melancholy perfume,
shiny locket,
new sandals,
a new dress
from the most
expensive place in town

headphones plugged in,
blocking out the world,
small book in hand,
occasionally falling asleep
against the warm car window
refusing to listen

she fills her heart
with material things
fruity smells
a fresh face
but she thinks
sympathy
family
love
should replace these

she wants to be needed
and needs to be wanted
but she believes
she is not