Keeping Up Appearances

A complimentary co-worker told me that I have
"the best skin and hair."
But he doesn't know that
I pay good money
to keep up appearances.
I spend a fortune on highlights and haircuts

and earth-friendly hair products.

He doesn't realize that I cover up

my natural skin with all kinds of makeup.

He doesn't understand that -- 

sans the many beauty enhancements --

I have thin, dull, dirty blonde hair and

pale, blotchy, acne-scarred skin.

He doesn't know that he would likely

find me

ugly.