“Flaws”

She stares at her reflection.

She is upset. I hear her sighs.

She complains that she has

dark circles under her eyes.

She is also bothered by

the freckles on her skin.

She covers her "flaws" with make-up

as if she's hiding a sin.

Then she puts on some lipstick;

a shade of crimson that is bold.

I feel sorry for her.

She is only ten years old.