Literature
Scrub Off
I washed my face every day.
Over and over I scrub.
And after I am foamed in bubbles,
I dunk my head in the tub
I use all sorts of soaps,
With cold water and with hot,
My face may start to peel or blister,
Yet clean? I am not!
My eyes are beginning to burn.
My cheeks are getting sore.
But Im not happy with the outcome;
Ill wash it once more.
Youd think Id be satisfied,
But that is not the case,
I do not like the look of me.
I cannot stand my face.
So once again I dip in,
And lather up anew.
This time I must be better!
One more time will do!
But I look up to my mirror.
And in dismay I scoff;
I could