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Eyeshadow
Simple thing
Eyeshadow
Colors so many
Colors take
The brush and
Dab
It in the colors of the
Palette take the
Brush and
Wipe
Smudge
Dab again
Wipe
Smudge
Slip
The eyeshadow
Spills over the
Untouched skin
Covering up the
Mistakes
Imperfections
Oddities
Eyeshadow is an
Special makeup
Giving the
Opportunity to
Blend
Wipe
Smudge
In a pretty way
Not in a
Normal way
But no one’s
Normal
Eyeshadow is
A special makeup
Letting you smudge
Letting you wipe
Letting you hide
Under the pillows
Of colored dyes
Under the gallons
Of perfection
Letting you feel
Happy with a
Reflection that
After eyeshadow
Isn’t even yours
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I wanted to highlight how vanity and makeup are so important in our society- and how it’s a charade to hide from ourselves. I hope everyone out there who’s insecure with their image or their feelings knows that you are always supported for who you are, no matter your sexuality or race or class or intelligence. You have one life. Live it to the fullest. Be yourself. You are always good enough.