@ILiveToRead I really think that light on the subject is the correct attitude. I wrote this poem from the idea that the person wore makeup to hide themselves, that they feel so negatively about their appearance that they use makeup to erase their imperfections. I went through a period where I wore makeup because I wasn’t happy with myself, but I now wear makeup simply because I like it and it brings out my natural beauty. I really appreciate your comment actually because I think that sort of recognition of the subject is important and that it’s not always bad or a way to hide, but a way to express yourself, especially as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

I absolutely love this- but! Remember makeup doesn't have to be a bad thing. They extent of it's power is in the hands of each individual who uses it. For example, one girl might wear it because her boyfriend told her to, in that case it becomes a negative thing, letting someone else dictate your standard of beauty. But another girl might just want to accentuate or enhance their own natural beauty. And there's nothing wrong with that, it's simply a form of self expression, which is allowed and necessary. (You, as a LGBTQ+ supporter, should know that after all people are using makeup to make their "true" gender more obvious.