Faces

I see faces all around me
Naked, made-up, distorted
Burnt, bruised and used

Faces changing
Colors, textures, sizes
Searching all the same

Blushing, chin up, chin down
Nose up, wearing a frown
Wanting to be found

Smiling, gasping, harrowing
Hollow, weary and ripped
Covered, dead, alive

I see faces all around me
Beautiful, unique, complete
All on their own

– nd