written by a friend

she never paints her face

no mascara or false lashes
to conceal the message
written on her eyes.

she never paints her face
because she doesn't have to

no stick or gloss
drawing false smiles
on lips that never lie.

she never paints her face
because she doesn't have to
hide behind sophistication

no blush-on or rouge
on cheeks that easily glow
at the slightest gentleness.

she never paints her face
because she doesn't have to
hide behind sophistication
to show her best qualities.

a pureheart, plain and simple.