Never up in the Stars

Chipped Nail Polish

I am one

Of those girl

The ones with messy hair

Because our moms don't have time

Between their three shifts

To do it pretty.

The ones with clunky boots

And Wal-Mart clothes

And nothing worth more than our fake diamond earrings

Made of plastic

I am one

Of those trailer park teens

Always up to trouble

Or so the old folks say

I am one of those

Chipped nail polish girls

With plastic beads

In their hair.

I am one of those girls

You don't give a second glance

Or a second chance

At a first impression.