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Don’t, glorify the general depth of beauty

Nice face, strong features, maybe curves here or there

If he or she looks good enough we tip, gratuity

Why do we put such emphasis on long hair?

 

“Add some more eye shadow”, her friend comments

“No I look like a clown”, the girl will reply

In retrospect looking in the mirror, makeup caked on, she wants to vomit

This isn’t her, not like her, she knows deep inside

 

Tone that figure, no fat distributed anywhere on this body

Starve yourself my friend, don’t eat too often

It seems a reaction to your action is harmful, oddly

You don’t feel that well, but you know what feels better is profit

 

Wipe those tears, dust yourself and head out the door

Lift your head high, prosper and decide

Leave the drugs and alcohol on the floor, 

Be yourself, you’re one of one, less than none, live your life.

 

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