fashion statement
i am not
could care less
not much thought
of Paris Hilton
underpants
or lingerie
to itch
and scratch.
since i am old
enough to vote
no treading path
of Glamour's bloat.
think this pink dress
too young for me?
who cares
you squares
my boyfriend
thinks i'm hot
you see.
judge me
grudge me
as you care
this old lady
wears long hair.
no three piece
suit
epitome
i like my style
so let me be.
no plastic surgeon
grabs my dough
i am satisfied
with what
i show.
gravity
can be
your friend
when it frees you
from the trend.
Author notes
Minimal punctuation and use of uppercase is intended
Written October 14th, 2005
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A contest entry
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425 points, ended November 14, 2006, 10 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - (#209) I can see the humor in that :) by daviscth.
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Thank you very much for taking time to post this delightful poem. Every one should heed the humorous advice you have imparted.
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This is a perfect portrait of innocence regained in a sense.
As adults, or as we grow older should I say, most seem to worry too much about this, that and the other. All of the imperfection labels that society brands upon us through the advertising of the world. It always amazes me how someone of rich and famous, with surgery from head to toe can preach about "just be yourself". I always laugh my ass off because it is they that lives the life behind the veil. This write sums it up however, the real and true Tigress understands and lives by being your true self, without worrying of what others think, believe, act or say...The Tigress prevails proudly and sometimes growling even if it is nothing more than making a stand in who you are.
Thank you for entering and best of luck
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Thistle!!! I was wondering what became of you and lost track by the new AP name...But I'm making a note of it now!
You already know how much I like this poem...It's "awakening that tiger" to realize the person who is inside and let others to know and see for who we truly are--Not necessarily as to how we may seemingly wish to appear. It's not only fashion statement-stuff as I read this poem, but the essence of ourselves is what I felt conveyed.
Great poem--One of my favorites, and I wish you much luck in the contest!
Jo -
I like that, its so cute. I'm glad the fashion world don't depend on me. Levis are king..hehe
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Lol Thanks, for the comment Always. When we use our words to say something rather than simply decorate, it is usually a bit more exciting
. Decorations are nice to an extent, and I do my share of simply prettying up words, but it is always great when something comes out of the pen that is just a direct statement. Glad you stop by--and love your quote
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Thanks John, I think there comes a time in everyones life where we have to decide what we find acceptable in ourselves and simply forget about putting on a show for people. I am sure that men have their own version of this experience. After all you are all simply humans in man suits .
We live in a world that has constantly told us how to look based on what they want to sell us. I actually had a friend suggest a bit of botox. Ack, I spent my entire life avoiding botulism, why would I want to give some dufus money to inject me with it?
Glad you stopped by and glad you enjoyed it
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I dig it. It has the “in your face suckers!” feel to it. It’s always nice to come across one that can do it with style. I also liked the flow and rhyming here. They all worked so well together.
~ John
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brilliant
heh,if u want to influence people to read poems more and show them that poems that don't necesarry have to be boring, then this poem is a really great example
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hi I'm Nikole Maloy and you wrote to me just resently on M.O.M.S & D.A.D.S i LOVE THIS poem it gives me something to laugh about during my many boring hours in 7th gradeI have a funny face thing to smily (: winnking smiley(;
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This is very much in your face and "oh snap!". You are who you are and no one can say anything about it.
good work (and thanks for the comment
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So glad you stopped by for a laugh . You know, I was told so many --horror-- stories about getting older that I have been quite pleasantly surprised with who I have become. I don't think I could be paid enough money to be willing to go back to my 20's. My motto is quickly becomeing --nooooooo, don't turn back time. As always, thanks so much for the comments.
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Lol, in many ways, I do look better than I did at 37. It was an incredibly stressful time for me and I was veeerry concerned over turning 40. I think quite often what I see in the mirror is contingent on how I feel about me. Of course, taking my glasses off and standing far, far away helps as well
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my mum used to have a saying for it.. mutton dressed up as lamb the thought of someone cutting me and ironing out my face scares me to death, yes i want to look like i did at 37 but if i leave my glasses off i still do!
You have said it all.. i have a poem called plastic woman somewhere on the same subject. -
brilliantly acurate for some and should be for others! grow old gracefully is what they say and that has to be the best way well done lol abigailxx
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