Yesterday's Makeup

It covered up my blemishes and flaws

In shades of colors that flattered my eyes

I saw it as my pretty, but temporary tattoo

But it wore off during my girls’ night out

 

When I looked in mirror that next morning

It was creased eye shadow with flaked mascara

Without time to shower or powder my nose

I took on the day with my face as is

I feel like my face is a canvas

Going from oh-natural to all-dolled up

When time permits, I can paint it

When all else fails, I’ll wear Yesterday’s makeup

 

My weight goes up and it comes down

From dieting trials to gym workouts

My size may change, but I don’t mind

Losing an inch or gaining a pound

 

Looking in the mirror every day

What matters is seeing a healthy and happy me

Who isn’t counting calories or watching a scale

And takes on the day in the size I am

 

I feel like I’m supposed to fit on the cover of a magazine

Who’s pressured to trend with every season

I’ll decide what I do with my time

Dressing up, or down, I can wear Yesterday’s makeup

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[ace]

Are we the people we show the world? Are we the people we only show ourselves? This poem seems to capture those questions wonderfully all while again keeping a playful nature. It has good complexity, but is easy and simple to read. It is a very good well thought out poem nice work.

[Sarah]

Thank you! I am a new writer and am set to release my first book before the end of this year or just after the new year. It is called "Learnin' How To Learn" will be available through Amazon. Thanks for the awesome review!

[Eddie Phillips]

Unique and thought provoking. I love the recurrent theme and the use of imagery to tell the story. You did a great job with this poem.

[Sarah]

Thank you!

[Bacchus]

i got lipsense in the mail today
thought it would make me new
but it's really just my temporary tattoo
it feel the most like paint for sure...
i think i'm going to write about it too

[Nicole Williams]

This is beautiful, honestly if i had your skills i'd cry!! your amazing don't quit , being a everyday make up wearer i can whole heartedly say i relate 100%

[Sarah]

Thank you! I have only been writing for about two years though. I won't quit. I just released my first Kindle article and set to release a book early 2017.

[Nicole Williams]

Congratulations!!

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked the poem. Gave reason and purpose for make-up. I liked the flow of thoughts leading to logical ending. Make-up can hide true face. Thank you Sarah for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote