Is the Pain Worth It?

Every morning

I wake up at five.

Sometimes it’s light

But most of the times, it’s dark.

Even if I wish for more sleep,

I need to get ready.

So, I drag myself out of bed

And force my way into the bathroom.

I switch on the lights

And brightness blinds me.

I take a few minutes to readjust

Just before I nearly fall asleep again.

I remove my contacts.

After years of wearing glasses,

I needed to revamp my style.

I wash my face and brush my teeth.

I grab my face cleanser

And remove as much of the bad stuff

As possible!

I rinse my mouth with mouthwash

And then do one of the most dreaded tasks.

Fixing my brows and removing

Any unnecessary hair on my face.

As I pluck away,

The pain begins to build.

The stinging sensation increases

And sometimes, it bleeds.

Is the pain worth it?

I apply moisturiser

After splashing my face once again.

I brush out my long, luscious hair

And pull it up into something presentable.

I get dressed in an outfit

That makes me feel “good” and blend in.

But I always wonder something when I leave.

Is the pain worth it?