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Look At Me

How life has changed Simplicity no longer reigns Now a society of ‘look at me’ Lost is self respect and modesty Breasts and bums on display Faces plastered in clay Bodies injected with toxins Natural beauty no longer an option Plastic people with plastic minds Self absorption and vanity combined Every movement captured on phone Posed and poised down to the bone Never present in the here and now Natural spontaneity they know not how Life lived only for the screen Admiration, praise, likes ,comments seen Humility, modesty, respect Replaced by egotism, vanity and body perfect Priorities and thoughts all about self Consideration , concern for others shelved There is nothing they will not do To get that almighty view Void of decency and dignity Now a society of ‘look at me’

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Date: 6/26/2024 12:35:00 PM
Wise words, Deb. Very touching penning to the ones that appreciate simplicity. You are so right about the real and important things that we miss while we worry about vanity, superficial and other stupid ideas that don't give us happiness. I really loved this idea you express so well. My dear Deb, my hugs to you.
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Date: 6/28/2024 12:12:00 PM
Oh Maria you are so sweet….thankyou for such a nice comment! Debx
Date: 6/26/2024 11:02:00 AM
What a wonderful write/story. I have a friend that had plastic surgery. Half her face fall/they had to redo it. Not for me. Great/true ending.... Have a blessed day writing away...............
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Date: 6/28/2024 12:11:00 PM
Oh Paula that sounds so awful! How scary for your friend! Thankyou as always Paula! Debx
Date: 6/25/2024 6:09:00 AM
Well...that should give em the message dear Deb....don't think you left much room for them to hide. Thoroughly enjoyed this clever poem, well put together and oh so true. Yaue care my friend...
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Date: 6/25/2024 2:00:00 PM
Paul you know l value your thoughts and comments greatly…..thankyou my friend ! Debx
Date: 6/25/2024 2:36:00 AM
Very good Deb, it’s better to see a natural face than one that’s had plastic surgery, every wrinkle tells a story of life’s up and downs and moments of glory… Beryl
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Date: 6/25/2024 1:56:00 PM
Every wrinkle does tell a story Beryl….its our life map haha!! Thanks…Debx
Date: 6/24/2024 3:42:00 PM
Hello Deb, i do agree. too bad life has to be this way now. Hugs. /Darlene/
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Date: 6/25/2024 3:31:00 PM
Hello Deb, you are welcome. Hugs. /Darlene/x
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Date: 6/25/2024 1:53:00 PM
I totally agree Darlene….thankyou….Debx
Date: 6/24/2024 2:35:00 PM
Well said, Deb! Having a phone with a camera has changed life 100% and, in many ways, not for the better..
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Date: 6/25/2024 1:55:00 PM
Thanks ilene….it astounds me how some people would rather film a criminal act with their phones than help! Crazy…..Debx
Date: 6/24/2024 12:20:00 PM
So sad but true Deb, I blame social media for how it's turned people into zombies who only care about themselves. Tom
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Date: 6/25/2024 1:46:00 PM
It is so sad Tom and worrying! Values have gone skew-whiff lm afraid! Debx
Date: 6/24/2024 4:21:00 AM
I really don’t think they know any different Deb, it has become a culture, driven by multimedia and peer pressure, in the past it was mostly the very wealthy and famous that had plastic surgery done, now it’s available to the common man at relatively cheap prices, it does absolutely nothing to enhance their appearance other than make them look fake and plastic, I’m all for people staying in shape eating healthy, and looking good naturally, brilliant poem, cheers David
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Date: 6/25/2024 1:50:00 PM
Why thankyou David….a brilliant from you means a great deal! It is a sad state of affairs for sure! Debx
Date: 6/24/2024 1:54:00 AM
Do you ever not write something that resonates with me? Plastic world with plastic minds, ahh look at me! Ugh! Makes me sad what the world has turned into. And yes every word in this, i agree! Truly a fave it is
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Date: 6/25/2024 1:46:00 PM
We have similar mindset Sweet Ink and let you said before we just write it differently! I find Faves so very special ( l never expect them) so thankyou for the fave my friend! Debx
Date: 6/24/2024 1:31:00 AM
So true. We are in the age of plastic. People change their faces and one wonders if we recognise them.
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Date: 6/25/2024 1:43:00 PM
We are indeed Victor…such a shame! Debx

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