I want to get my nose pierced
feel the cold metal
piercing the skin
with a small
pop.
To have it sit
balanced in my nose
a shiny reminder
glittering in my peripheral
I want to get a pink streak
a hot pink streak
in my hair
so that it slyly sneaks
into my fancy up do's
accented by classy earrings.
To have it shine
with a bright reminder
of my dreams
to be a princess .
I want to wear heavy makeup
with the dark kohl
creasing in the lines
that furrow through
my tender eyelids.
To feel the smudge
as I accidentally rub
my eyes
and rub off this mask.
I want to wear high heels
so high that it feels like
you are about to teeter
off of your toes
and into an abyss.
To make my feet
remember the solace
of solid ground.
I want to get a thigh piece
of flowers
and fish
obscuring the hair follicles
and stretching as I squat.
To pulse as I run
to show my hobbies
colored on my skin.
I want to shake the system.
