mannequins (I)

since birth we see those hollow, 
robotic,
plastic structures 
standing guard in front of our 
favourite cloth outlets.
their bodies are slim and 
silky white with
visible ab lines and a 
perfectly circular belly button; 
no extra rings,
no weird patches. 
perfection.

these geometrically miraculous structures 
have a lean and long body, 
sans body acne or 
permanent tan marks. 
their thighs toned and 
proud without any ridiculous 
stretch marks or scars or 
cellulite bringing them 
down with shame.
perfection.