Can I Really Look Up To You

I've seen you around a man or two
Woderous pairs you were
Again everyday a new pair
your beauty is replaced by make up
Your face replaced by plastic
Your body is alive yet rotting 
Your lungs always filled with smoke
You are so beautiful and enlightening
You are smart but act dumb
Why, Why, Why is that so?
What makes you different from the rest?
 Can i really look up to you Mama?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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October 25, 2013 at 1:52 PM
I wasn't expecting that ending. Such a powerful & bold writing. Fantastic job.
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