I love it! I like the angle that you start off with, the whole perception of beauty thing. I especially enjoyed this bit, "I wanted to look away, but I was strangely drawn the man who cowered against the wall and covered his seriously deformed face with a trembling hand." I don't know why, but that sentince really stood out. Keep up the good work!

I don't really know what to say, here. I'd like to give you some brilliant and witty praise, but the only thing that comes to mind is "wow". This is a very well written piece. Strangely believable and beautifully done. You've got quite a talent.