Eye Candy
It's funny. Thought you were gorgeous till you forced it.
Your knees speak of idols worshiped,
of brain wasted and now I see
how Kylie beat her way to the Forbes list--
your face was the slate, your ache was the bait, your ache on display
for a couple of clicks
you follow cosmetic characters collecting commas
off you AND ya kids
while the couture prophets leave you motion sick
tryna keep up with tomorrow's cosmo tip
while you pay off the last outfit
you maxed your credit card out with
to get chosen by a chump at the club
who wouldn't buy you lunch in the bright of day
even if he remembered your name. It's outstanding
how shallow
your life is.
Are you not more than
someone else's
pleasure and profit?
Selfie, selfie, selfish,
I mean selfie, product, selfie,
my nigga do you have
any
more
content?
Show me.
'Cause I assure you
the husband of your dreams needs
a little more
than eye candy.
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