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Lying to the world


Every picture of me

that I personally take

does have some editing

of my face.

It's nothing personal

It's just not fair

that I refuse to let the world see

my face bare.

Society is cruel

and only cares about looks

So I edit my 'selfies'

to be approved in their books.

 

 

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