Aging Gracefully

you’re not quite sure
fairly absolute
but you might need to lose weight after this weekend
you might need to wear those high high heels
a little higher a little more hardcore
a little more push the limits racy
tattoo shorter skirt more of that
eyeshadow eye liner mascara
and more of that $89.99 skin cream
because what will you do when
you are no longer positive sure
(in sex appeal—not a sealed deal)
of that invincible young what will you do
when that comes (though it never
will it never will come)
you’re not quite sure
when you don’t get stares
exactly like you used to
cover it all with paint
and plastic?