She Has That Kind of a Face

by Corinne   Jan 9, 2008


How real
Is the pseudo-science
Physiognomy?

I ask because
There is a young woman
I see every morning
Waiting for a different bus than I
And she has what can only be described as
A "bad face"

You've noticed them yourself
No doubt
On true crime tv shows
The eyes that suggest
A twisting of the soul
The mouth that speaks
Only ugly words

She has that kind of face

Mind you, I'm not saying
Sheâ??s a sociopath
Though she may well be

She could just have been
The cruelly taunting teenager
Who made other girls lives
A misery

She, with the narrowed eyes
That probably danced with glee
The curled lip
That smiled a secret gaiety
A stony heart
No sentiment could touch

Yes
She has that kind of face

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  • 15 years ago

    by Melissa

    Very cool poem, Corinne. Your "people watching" poems are simply the best. My kind of poem, no doubt. Very real and descriptive and just perfecto. I adore it! ;o)

  • 16 years ago

    by Sourav

    I think it's different. A well described observation. I enjoy this kind of work.

  • 16 years ago

    by Tom Swart

    It is obvious that your words provide the nutrients for a poets pen like the sky provides the blue for the clouds. . I enjoyed your poem and the thoughts that came to visit the page before me. Keep up the good writes I look forward to reading more of your works. Peace.

  • 16 years ago

    by *Charisma*

    I enjoy your critique of an individual simply from observing them. It made for a very unique piece. I think it's interesting how we can look at someone and they can remind us of someone or something else, kind of how you related her to a taunting bully. Nice job!
    *ME*

  • 16 years ago

    by Fran

    People watching, one of my favorite past times! Interesting poem with a slightly different flavor.

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