Quest For Perfection

(make your mind up)

not content with the quickest of fixes
an application of pretty pink lipstick
or a coat or two of slick nail polish

some dames invest far further
maxing out their shocked credit cards
to purchase a full kissable pout

or heavily defined threaded eyebrows
permanent dark tinted long eye lashes
a tattoo or two inked on body parts

not to mention bleaching of teeth
gleaming brighter than virgin snow
to flash winter white at all and sundry

a botox shot can hide laughter lines
can fill in the odd imperfections
or braver still consult a plastic surgeon

who will enhance those curvaceous parts
add emphasis and a few cup sizes to
those twin peaks filled with silicon gel

as derrieres are currently in fashion
plump up those plummy cushions
of fleshy non dimpled soft seating

what happened to natural beauty
seems it's died a dreadful death
takes time and money to be fake

I haven't even mentioned tanning
or hair extensions yet and I bet
I've missed a few others

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and it cost not one red cent to be natural...and that is the best beauty of them all....
many hide behind a facade....a fake smile, a fake look because they don't trust that their real one will be good enough....
if only we could love ourselves enough to just present the truth.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

I am having a bit of a dig here at young women who seem to be doing everything they can too obliterate every shred of their natural beauty. Either altering it or hiding it. Sad sign of the times Jacob. Many thanks.

Chris

[Jennifer Patino]

Too true. I won't even dare dye my sprouting greys. I'd rather be happy with how I am.
You've taken a snapshot of our times & so-called "standards of beauty". So much filtered, so much photoshopped, so much inauthenticity. It's like we're avatars already, based on the avatars we see on billboards, magazine ads, & popular "Social media influencer" main photos.

Very witty write with plenty of cutting imagery. Excellent work.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jennifer. I appreciate your thoughts and your visit. All good wishes.

Chris

[Drake]

Natural beauty is hated by the cyber citizens and instagram beauty gurus who are least on making their life happy. I see influencers eating up the fresh brains and calling it, motivation! They're total crashed in their life and live upon PR and promoting unstable brands and want us people to ruin our lives too on botox, surgeries and anorexia.
Your write is undoubtedly thought provoking and flawless!
Keep it up and I know you will.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Drake. I really appreciate your visits and your thoughts.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

"Twin peaks" ha ha...remember we had an old tv series called that...was a horror show...like a scary nighttime soap....

[Chris Shaw]

I remember that series well Jacob. Pleased you E joyed the humour here. Thank you.

Chris

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

This is a writing, full of truth and moral advice. I wish people could understand these facts and stop chasing after illusion.
Because, perfection itself isn't perfect. While we are trying to get a side done, the other side is getting out of its place, not even talking about those sides we couldn't see or perceive.

Well written, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Fay for your thoughts here. You know exactly what I am getting at. All good wishes.
read moreThanks Fay for your thoughts here. You know exactly what I am getting at. All good wishes.

Chris