Branded, like a beast in a field
A mark, for all seasons
Emblazoned on the back of beauty
Led willfully to the slaughter
Deranged, though trendy
A tramp stamp, for all to admire

Spoiling everything that seemed so good
Watched and then ignored, by many
A coat, of many colors, all permanent
Perhaps artistic, perhaps just ridiculous
Sending a message, but to whom?
Painful reminder that it takes all sorts