immaculate finger and tongues wagging
none of their friggin’ beeswax
they are so quick to judge
without knowing all the facts
they say children can be cruel
but adults can be much worse
you must remember to hold your head high
it’s not your fault
being beautiful is a curse

©️poem by Darlene (BonjourDarlene.com)

Bonjour ! I’ll continue to write about my favorite French-inspired things, as well as books, chocolate, music, movies, and postcards, but to change things up a bit, I will also share a 50-word poem each day in the month of January!

These micro-poems are based on personal observations, pesky intrusive thoughts, and general anxiety about getting older.

Thanks for reading!

This poem is from my poem-a-day series (January 2024).