I emerged from the heavens… that’s what they say
My radiant eyes awake the day
Every woman’s idol… every man’s fantasy
Conceit invades me… I’m suffering from vanity
My beauty is immaculate… that’s what they say
Eyes are drawn to my stunning display
What women dream to be… and what men dream of
With just one touch… they fall in love
If only they knew what lied beneath
Greed… lust… lies… deceit
If only they could see past the skin
And see the war that rages within
So the body you all want… the body you desire
Is now yours… as a feed my soul to the fire
Please don’t mourn… please don’t cry
Just take this body you longed for… and wave goodbye…

-Jon Chambers

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