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Porcelain Girl
May 23, 2016
Her face was pale
Eyes hollow
Skin slowly chipping away
Under layers of makeup.
Inside was
A young girl
Terrified
And fully aware
of Society’s glaring eyes.
I see this
Porcelain girl
Every day.
Everywhere.
© Jennifer H., Bethesda, MD
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