wrapped in sunshine
bathed in lava light
magnified, yet dimished
expected to exude happiness
always
even in the midst of calamity
the shell can't crack
ever
the fantasy can't die
they exist to be projected
like movies on a white screen
scripted
they switch and sway
creating a hypnotic rhythm
heels don't ever touch the ground
they are angels
and witches
and whores
and princesses
all in one
all wearing plastic smiles
they laugh too loud
drink too hard
they are everyone's friend
they are too pretty to be anyone's real enemy
never having a bad day
all is well with the world
even when it's rainy
and cold
and they are down to their last dime
a smile will solve all of their
ills
just smile
ting!
let me see those pearly whites
irises are straining
jaws locked into place
backs erect
tummys taunt
calves popping
what a specimen you are
sidewalks are catwalks
can you twirl for me ma?
yes, just like that
can i have some of what you're eating?
you have no right to enjoy an ice cream cone alone
on a hot day
pretty girls must share everything
their souls
bodies
and of course those magical smiles
every moment is joyous for a pretty girl
nail polish doesn't chip
gas tanks stay full
food is plentiful
rent is free
student loans forgiven
the only bad thing a pretty girl can ever do
is
cry
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