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This poem explores the transformation of an unnamed individual through a series of ambiguous actions and observations. The speaker, seemingly part of a group, details the makeover process, using imagery of color and texture to suggest both beauty and manipulation. The focus on subdued tones and the mention of 'defensive wounds' implies a past trauma and a forced alteration. The poem's cryptic nature leaves the reader questioning the motivations behind the makeover and the true nature of the individual's experience. Comparable works include The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood, The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

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