9 November 2012
I paint on these eyes
to hide the tears,
of a thousand disappointments
over the past ten years.
I add the mascara
to the eyelashes I have batted.
Too many times I tried to love
then acted out combative.
I'm applying this lip gloss,
for all that I have kissed.
Some I wish I could forget,
while others are strongly missed.
Powdering my face I cover all,
the pain that I still see.
Finally now that this veil is on,
what you see is never really me.
Cover Up • Opuss № I