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I walk into the skin shop
Human hides hung about
Different sizes, different colours
For the short, slim, or stout

I go through all the sizes
But none of them fit right
Some are baggy or come with rolls
Others are just too tight

I finally spot the manager
Of this brightly built facade
I tap him on the shoulder
He has the complexion of a God

"I'd like to return this skin please.
Yes, and exchange will do.
I'm just not happy with it anymore,
It's finished through and through.

"I'd like one with fewer freckles
A tiny bit less hair
Lower maintenance
A shade a bit more fair

I need a skin that's thicker
That stands a chance against a blade
One that heals quicker
And urges scars to fade

I don't want to bruise this easy
Skin should handle falling down the stairs
Layers shouldn't just burn off
Skin shouldn't bleed through all the tears

I want to wear it like a corset
Wrapped around my waist
I no longer want an appearance
Innocent and chaste

Can you find me a skin that doesn't dry?
One that doesn't splinter or crack?
Price is just a number so find me a skin
That doesn't stretch with every snack"

The man regards me carefully
"Young lady, that's quite a bill to pay,
Your skin seems perfectly fine
Are you sure you want to throw it all away?"

"Yes, I don't like it anymore
But the biggest reason of them all
Is that my skin is plain uncomfortable
And it feels much too small."