Tell me I’m beautiful

When mascara runs down my cheeks

Say it reminds you

Of black leather

Like the jacket I wore

When we first met

Tell me I’m beautiful

When my lipstick is smeared across my chin

Say it reminds you

Of sweet raspberry preserves

Spread across buttered toast

Tell me I’m beautiful

When I’ve been sick and wearing day-old pajamas

Say it reminds you

That I’m a human being

Because in your eyes

I am an Angel --

Even if my wings

Are just feathers and wax

Tell me I’m beautiful

Whenever you like

A compliment is always endearing

Let...

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