Exhale.
The parted lips
was only a beginning

Twisted, cowering,
into a shape
blending with the shadows

Leaky eyes,
dripping face
contradicted the smile.

No. I am fine.
Really.
could you please leave?

Ohh.. you wanna know!!
'm better off
with your knowing smile.

Thanks though, you're kind.
those tissues look better unused
And you can smile.

Five Commandments

From the last few months, 've been subjected to certain (??) realities that comes with exposure to real life.
Some excerpts.

#1 Thou shall not appreciate : From the Dentist: "You are underweight for your age, and boys now doesnt like girls who doesnt fit into the right (ahem) criteria"

If he was being sarcastic, he just called me FAT and if he wasnt, UGLY!

#2 Penniless has no language: Scene- Shopping site. There was me haggling in a language that I haven't mastered yet.
Like they say, desperate times call for desperate measures. He wouldn't believe me I was shamelessly broke until I upturned my pockets in front of him. And yes, it was SOLD to me.

#3:Focus belies beauty: No matter how "okay" you look, an extreme close up shot makes you want to hide your existence from fellow beings. This is fairly universal and is not related to the embarrassment we endured in TV production class.

#4 Thou shall not smile at monkeys: Blame it on the movies, they give you the wrong idea. Its not a cute picture that invokes "aww.." in others. Being nice might give you rabies.
Skeptic?
Ever seen a monkeys getting voluntary vaccinations?

#5 Thou shall be pleasant when you conspire: Caught in the act? busted? Here's a fail-safe technique that got me here. Beckon the "one" who spotted you and wave at them. As the mildly confused victim approaches, give them fruits make them assist you in your work.
P.S: Don't indulge in such acts empty handed.

Now that doesn't sound pretentious at all!