I just found this on my hard drive. Wrote it in high school for a "Poetry Slam." I slammed, alright.


Cover that blemish
Cover that mole
Cover each blight
Now, cover your soul

Cover those scars, girl
Cover that bruise
Cover your face
With attractive hues

Cover that tear stain
Cover those blues
With white powder, red gloss
Mascara and rouge

Cover those roots, girl
And change your name
Want to make it in lights?
Then cover your shame

Cover your colors
Lighten the dark
Cover your mother
Sick white, like a shark

Cover that mouth, girl
Now, you're on TV
Uncover that body
That's all they will see

Cover it up!
The critics will shout
Whatever you cover
You're always cast out

Pull up the cover
And hide from the night
Cry in the dark, girl
Don't cry in the light

"Why didn't you post yesterday?" -- to_dizzy