they're going to trample on you, my darling.
they're going to tell you to be the perfect girl
they're going to prune you until your cheekbones are on a level of their own and your hair is as sleek as that of the girl before you.

smile for the camera, darling!

don't show your teeth
you don't want to look like a horse, do you?
cross your legs
you are a lady and must behave like one.

pluck.
wax.
shine.
buff.

don't let them trample on you, my darling.
don't let them convince you that you are stardust and moonshine and will crumble away with a single touch.

you are strong.
you are the sun.
and you will shine.