Do they think you don't know? Do they think you don't care? They point and they stare like you're unaware. But the biggest flaw on your face is front and center in the mirror. Clear as day, and it won't go away. No makeup can cover. You look and you stare, as tears start to smear the cake on your face to make it look better.
You were never happy and the tears that you cried, I could have bottled them up and filled the whole sky.
It's obvious you’re different and you don't understand why. But my love, it’s not the same on the other side. Beauty has changed from those days; I see people now and I recognize your face.
Florida
7/16/22
You couldn't wait, and the day that it came, you took every penny you had and made it go away. But I saw the regret that no one knew. You wouldn't dare tell them it was true. One for another, “What have you done?” You thought you'd feel better, but it feels like the Enemy won.
You made a mistake, and it can’t be undone. Now there’s a spotlight on your greatest flaw. You want to quickly retreat and pretend you’re okay. My dear, it was never the outside that needed to change. The dark cloud of lies made you think so.
He’s not mad at you, love. I promise, I know. He showed me the truth and it’s okay that they know. This story has a purpose and one day you'll see the strong girl you were always meant to be.
VII. Broken Noses