Not Worth It

“You could be so popular;

it’s all about the look.”

So often do we heed

this siren song

 

We wrap ourselves in safety

from hair color to shoes

so desperate is the need

to just belong

 

Early on we learn

that the covering does matter;

conforming brings

the easiest protection

 

But the trade-off isn’t worth it

when you lose your sense of self;

“popular” does not

ensure affection

Author's Note

"You look marvelous... and it is much better to look good than to feel good, my dahling..."

Reviews

[ba_mcfarlane]

I can't buy happiness, but I can rent just about anything!! (tongue planted firmly in cheek)

[redflutterby]

Makes me think of highschool and how everyone wore certain brands because that's what was in. Pffftttt...never wanted to be popular...seemed like a lot of effort and expense to me. Good one Rita...

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Red. That is exactly what I was thinking about. In 8th grade, a "friend" told me that I should buy some designer jeans so I could "look like everyone else". I told her I'd rather look like me...

[Frieda P]

So true, wise words my friend. Luckily we grow out of this syndrome as we get older. I had to laugh when I got to your author's note...ha. ;-)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Frieda! I agree that it is lucky that most people outgrow this.

You know, it is much better to look good than to feel good... LOL!

[Frieda P]

Love that Billy Crystal as Mr Montalban was your muse LOL!

[Rita L. Sev]

LOL! Wasn't he supposed to be Fernando or Lorenzo Lamas?

[Frieda P]

Oh, now I'm not sure, same difference ;-) LOL!

[Rita L. Sev]

All had that same persona... ;)

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. I echoe your words and sentiments here. So much truth in those words...Splendid...:)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Sami!

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)