A/N: just in case you were wondering this is from the perspective of GLimmer the girl tribute from district one in the 74th hunger games (aka. Katniss' Games) It's not very long but i realy like her so i figured i'd share it with you :) If you like it or not leave a review I'd love to hear your feedback!


Skin Deep

Pretty, that's what I am

Or so they tell me,

I've stopped caring

They don't even know.

That's how they all view me

Skin deep,

If only they knew.


Pretty isn't easy,

It's not fun,

The surgeries, diets, backstabbing,

So many walls

I don't even know who I am anymore.

Skin deep,

It's what they told me to believe.


The hurt, lost friends, greedy family

Giving away too much, keeping too little

Beaten down, forever bruised

Betrayed by friends, family

But that's not where it ends.

Skin deep,

They say but I know better.


Just a face,

Something to admire, to lust for

Not to care about,

Not for long at least

I could be so much more, yet,

Skin deep,

Is the only way I'll ever be seen.


The giggles, flirting, smiles

My protection, security

Never lasts long enough,

Can't keep them out.

If only they knew,

Skin deep

Wait until you see.


I feel it all and bottle it up,

Until I am alone where no one can see,

I finally let it out,

The pen and paper my company,

Writing my version of the story,

Not skin deep,

I am so much more.