Ode to the Plastic Surgeon

Copyright © Christine Burns 1995,96


Stick another needle in
We’re sucking, sucking, sucking
Leaner thighs and neater chin
We’re sucking, sucking, sucking
That spare tyre will have to go
In fact let’s change the whole torso
It’s Liposculpture don’t you know !
We’re sucking, sucking, sucking.

Sign another consent form
We’re hacking, hacking, hacking
Make the visage fit the norm
We’re hacking, hacking, hacking
Lift the cheekbones, stitch the chin
Shove the eye bags in that bin
Pull tight .. there’s a *lovely* grin
We’re hacking, hacking, hacking

Sign another grand away
We’re paying, paying, paying
Make the surgeon rich today
We’re paying, paying, paying
Take my fat and take my savings
Stitch me up tight with my cravings
Charge me for my ego’s failings
We’re paying, paying, paying


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