Wednesday, August 17, 2011

People

Like layered cake
Filled and frosted.

With iced masks
Of buttercream
Or fondant.

Delicate whirls
Of imperfect
Uniqueness.

Or smooth
Perfection
Draping.

Creamy filling
Moisty goodness
Sticking to the frost

Or flaky stale
Dried up bland
Hidden under gloss.