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scalpel! 
gently saw at the sides of the face
let it fall apart at the seams 
now, put it up against yours
does it fit? is it a perfect match? 

it feels cold, unwelcoming
the eyebrows are far too thick
the nose is far too big
i hate it
it is not a perfect fit. 

scalpel! 
gently saw at the sides of the face
let it fall apart at the seams 
now, put it up against yours
does it fit? is it a perfect match? 

it burns with uncertainty
the eyebrows are far too thin
the nose is far too small
i hate it
it is not a perfect fit.

how dare you be indecisive!
you bare no features! 
only the blank canvas of a boundless oblivion
we gave you a wick! 
we gave you paint! 

i hate them
they are not a perfect fit.

Copyright © Phaedra Hines

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