Taking Off the Day
Yndia G.L. Pittman

           Take off
daylight’s mask,
            stand
engulfed.

            Wipe away
makeup concealing flaws
Red painted lips           now pink.

            Feel  relief
            Ruffle hair
The day is over and night is here to
​            keep secrets.

    
           Slip out
high heels and
           glide on
house shoes.
           Shed clothing
and let vulnerability
envelop my body

           Fill my stomach
with snacks of regret
A size 2 is 2 sizes 2 big

          Sit on
the couch with legs
         spread so wide
you can see my soul

Back relaxed no longer
        supported by
expectations and presumptions

I don’t have edges like knives
       Cutting everyone
who wants to
       step into my walls
I am flawed with rounded curves reaching to
       Hug those
that need to be
       shown love

My secret is as bright as the smile
       I give
to my dark, empty home

I am worth loving.

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