Plush - Chelsea Lowrey

after Kim Addonizio 

I want a collection of lipsticks.

One in every single shade.

Colors that wrap around my lips-

and decorate the words they speak.

I want to be able to pick

from sweet cherry reds, candy pinks, and nutty browns-

so that I can coordinate the shades to my mood swings.

I want people to stare at my mouth and dream about popsicle flavors

Demands and promises outlined in flushed watermelon kisses

And I want all my lipsticks in a glossy finish.

So that my lips will leave a mark

on every surface they grace.

So that when I kiss you,

They’ll be no mistaking my popular pout.