Makeup has its purpose:shadow, liner, blush, foundation,
powder and mascara,
no end to the blends and brands,
all shapes and colors,
cheap or costly.
Conceal. Enhance. Extend.
Accessorize and add some bling.
None can bring out beauty
like a smile. a grin.
Plainest face, unadorned,
shines with inner light while
contrived complexions
sporting snarkiness,
frowning face,
angry eyes. Ugliness like that
won't hide long, no matter
how much makeup's worn.
Teach that to teens
who read the ads, twenties
who think beauty will last,
matrons who should know better.
(c) Ellen Gillette, 2012
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