Bleeding Mascara

by Tammie   Sep 19, 2006


Tears slowly roll down my face
Leaving a trail of mascara behind
Staining my cheeks with its waterproof lies
Honesty can't be bought anymore

Deceiving labels tempt buyers
Of this black artificial beauty
Appealing to senseless girls
Presuming automatic beauty

An imitation of confidence is achieved
Hiding behind deluded products
Disappointment when lies are exposed
Leads us back to where we started

Pick ups and put me downs
Are all these worthless make-ups
Put on a face to hide
My lack of confidence

I demonstrate this naivety
Even after these tears have fallen
I still haven't learnt my lesson
From this bleeding mascara

* I'm not quite sure what category to put this under, so if i'm wrong, just let me know. Thanks. *

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  • 17 years ago

    by Tara Kay

    I liked this one, you have a way with your words that makes the reader really feel the emotions.
    You are very talented, dont let anyone tell you otherwise.
    keep writing

    Much love, Tara-Kay

  • 18 years ago

    by Dumpstead

    Tammy,

    I do not think I would be very good in commenting on this poem but sinc eyou asked me particulary to comment on this title, I will try. I think other women can help you better how to express better emotional upheavel that you want this particular title to express.

    Nice message you have in the poem, but I felt that the message is too direct especially since it is such a touchy emotional reality. Being subtle would have made the theme much stronger and would have interested the user more.

    You have got a nice concept to build upon and you know the situation quite well. Just arrange your thoughts better before you begin writing. Do not begin writing, hoping words to flow. And as I always say use Punctuation.

    The line

    Honesty can't be bought anymore
    is ver odd... I did not catch what you want to say here... Are you sad that honesty can't be bought?? It spoils the thought process and flow. Think of a different line there.

    Nice ending for a sad poe, please use Punctuation. (I know that I am repeating myself.)

    Title is kind of relative........ um. but..let me see....

    Ah; it gives an impression that the masacara is absorbing hurt and paying the price... that is not the concept of your poem... right?? Change the adjective for the mascara.

  • 18 years ago

    by Letty

    This is an excelllent description of what most females in the world face today. We let magazines and tv stars choose who we want to be. I really loved the whole concept of this poem and I really think that this is a good example of how naive we can be. 5/5
    Excellent job!

    Letty

  • 18 years ago

    by twisted reality

    Wow. I loved how you described make-up as being to cover up a face to hide from people. I totally know where you're coming from. Keep that chin up. =) 5/5 xoxo

    Samantha

  • 18 years ago

    by FlirtingWithDeath

    Wow, awesome poem Tammy. My favorite part (which i think was really powerful) was
    "Pick ups and put me downs
    Are all these worthless make-ups
    Put on a face to hide
    My lack of confidence"

    Great job 5/5