What is Beauty?

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I stare into the eyes
Of a face I don't quite recognize.
As we blink, in sync,
Our smile leaves our face.
I look at the time.

It is 7 past 9.
Another meal missed,
Another pound gets a goodbye kiss.
A glance in the closet.
Nothing to wear.
This is too basic and
This leaves me to bare.

But now it's nearing noon.
They'll be expecting me soon.
So I pick from what I've got
And paint a smile in gloss.

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