Esoteric Geodes
21st Century Lament to Modern Society
The sanctity of life brings me bliss,
Chilling dizziness of love's first kiss.
Watching yourself slowly disintegrate every year
Thoughts of death, haunting fear.
Plastic surgery, diets, exercise and lies;
Media's madness, a concise demise.
Narcissism, a plague infectious;
Let go of your unnecessary possessions stop being pretentious.
Will you need an iPhone or a $2000 handbag in your grave?
Think of all the children one item could save.
Economy, Astronomy, Biology, technology
Magnificent diversity of human psychology
Esoteric geodes waiting to be opened.
About the Creator
Soprano Shayne Dalva
Creative Writer, poet, professional singer & song writer from Los Angles, California and U.K. Experienced in social media writing and marketing as a public figure/independent artist.
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