she painted over the rips
on her soul
and covered up the lies
under her lips
battle scars
that were visible
disappeared
under pink on her cheeks
appearances she easily altered
you would never know
the demons sitting on her chest
the bravery spread on her face
were letters that formed words
of a secret longing
that someone
would come along
and see through her
making visible
the words
she longs to speak
