Plastic Surgery

Plastic Surgery

A Poem by Kay

the t.v. says you’re ugly

the mirror changes its mood


advertisements on replay

imperfection is crude


smash open the piggy bank

every penny is worth the try


pick which knife you prefer

side effects include: living a lie


the bruises will spread far

the bandages will randomly leak


external injury to heal internally

but your self-esteem is weak


remove your mask at this date

frankenstein turned to bride


now you’re closer to the ad image

that part doesn’t need to hide


high like a kite for a little time

until another late night


sitting in front of the t.v.

your other flaws give you a fright


the mirror sneers like the devil

the cycle is getting tough


on a table beneath a blade again

now nothing is enough

© 2018 Kay


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I liked the poem !!!! I think we should boycott not only the manufacturers but also the chanells who support such ads. Your poem should be advertised instead.

Posted 5 Years Ago


Kay

5 Years Ago

Aw, thank you! =)
Self-image these days is almost epidemic - your poem summarises the negative influences inflicted upon the more vulnerable. Sad but true scenario - bless :-)

Posted 5 Years Ago


Kay

5 Years Ago

That's a great way to phrase it, an epidemic. Thank you for reading! =)
Nicely rhymed and makes a good point. I heard of one celebrity who reputedly had 700 plastic surgeries. As you note, weak self esteem and the relentless campaigns of the image makers are big factors in the popularity of the knife. Good work.

Posted 5 Years Ago


Kay

5 Years Ago

700 for one person? Wow, I thought the "real life" Barbie & Ken had a lot done. It's very sad to see.. read more
wow..great piece of work. While reading this my mind was constantly thinking of those fairness cream ads who states that using their product will make us good looking. And we accept it, "smash open the piggy bank/every penny is worth the try", to be become better, "frankenstein turned to bride". An eye-opening poem. Well done!
"the t.v. says you’re ugly
the mirror changes its mood"--my favorite.


Posted 5 Years Ago


Kay

5 Years Ago

That's very true, the industry spews false promises. There should be more education on how all this .. read more

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