Mascara isn't waterproof
like the box says it is.
It casts shadows under your eyes
as you cry, colors your tears as black as you feel
and makes you look like your eyes are bleeding,
erasing your nice, neat look
to reveal your inner havoc
under a perfect facade
so you can't even keep that
when everything else is lost.
On top of all else,
that stupid non-waterproof mascara
stains your clothes when you wipe your eyes
and I know that because
as I realize that she's gone and never coming back.
I go through my daily ritual
and my true colors fade once more for public appearance
but I can't deny that I'm crumbling this time,
heart rupturing
under the impact of this crushing stone.

Mascara isn't waterproof.