"I'm Putting On My War Paint"
When going out into the public to speak
We were getting ready
to talk to a hundred
My friend called to say
she was ready, but had some dread
~
I'm putting warpaint on!
She said, what does that mean
It feels as though I'm going
to war - I need to be seen!
~
The topic is trauma
There will be those who do
not agree and those who
will feel better with my face on too.
~
I have used this trick before
Dress for success they say
You will get more attention
With a little war paint, okay?
~
Trauma kills so many
With alcohol and drugs
With depression and suicide
I will wear my makeup and give hugs!
About the Creator
Denise E Lindquist
Retired, working part-time as a Native American culture consultant. I have an MSE, and an ABD. I write on Vocal, and Facebook. Poetry, non-fiction mostly, and working on fiction. Wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
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