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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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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