skin show
skin don’t show
i don’t dress for you
to feel your gaze undress me, dehumanise me
my skin show, skin tight clothes are for me
because i work out for me, to feel good for me
to make you envious, get you tripping and apologetic for making me feel worthless
skin show
skin don’t show
those six a.m. start ups were unbearable, they still are
but don’t abandon your chicken for the sickly kale leaves, have them both
allow the curves to fill their rightful place
expect the unkindness of gazes, the kissing of teeth from your better sweet rivals
accept the hugs that your skin show, skin tight clothes give you
they are of a far greater comfort than you will ever receive from any man
