Poem | Makeup

By Eddlynn Jennifer Mangaoang

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No need to wax that beard. It's too fine.

Put on red lipstick instead and smack your lips together.

That foundation can cover those black and whiteheads,

Make sure it's the correct shade, okay?

You wouldn't enjoy a white face like Mulan's.

Your nose is too flat? Here, a contour stick.

You have a double chin? That's fine. Another contour sticks.

Shade that really well, 

Two to three times under your chin and on your neck

Around your jawline and on your hairline.

You found the highlighter? Put some on your forehead.

Yes, that's the right amount. On the tip of your nose,

On your cheekbones as well. Now, now. You have to blend them.

Where did the blender sponge go?

You didn't bring it? This is mine, here you go.

Your eyes are too small. Let me put on some lashes.

Doing good, doing good. Let's curl them some more,

And brush it with this mascara. Here's a liquid eyeliner.

Do you want semi-outlined, kitten, feather cat-eye, winged?

Oh, a smokey eye? Nice choice!

We're doing great. Let's put on some eyeshadow, now, okay?

Smokey eye, you said. Let's blend black and a bit of brown.

Here, let me use my pinky. Add some silver, and voila!

Girl, you're so gorgeous, but wait,

I think I missed something. It's not perfect yet.

Let me choose a blush for you.

Do you prefer pink or orange blush? The pink one? Classic.

Now smile widely and show me your cheekbones.

Brushstroke on the right side, brushstroke on the left.

Now, we're done with your face.

Do you feel, pretty, woman? Do you have confidence now?

Will you face the outside world with your painted face?

If yes, then that's great. But please remember, you're beautiful.

Your beauty surpasses his or her opinions. It surpasses the definition

Of beauty entrenched within this prejudiced society.