Mental Makeup

Each morning I apply a foundation of stability

Concealer that hides my flaws

A contour that bends my truth

And finish with a rose pink blush, a filter that removes unhappiness

And lipstick so I can paint on a smile and get on with my day.

That is until the time of removal, relief,

When I can finally reveal my cracks, scrapes and imperfections

That were once covered up by my

MENTAL MAKEUP