Poem #49 From DEFG By Aaron LaLux

Fashion Monster

I don’t mind people seeing me,

as long as I don’t see them staring,

take the chance before Chance takes you,

Death doesn’t discriminate doesn’t matter what you’re wearing,

see the only one that cares about what you’re wearing is you,

come on you think anyone cares about the color of your shoes,

the fashion industry is disgusting,

it’s ironic to say the least,

how gorgeous the models are,

how important the labels seem,

when you see the destruction,

that fast fashion brings,

the pollution of the waters the oppression of our daughters,

the conformation of anything original or unique,

the objectification of all the consolidation of brands in the malls,

the absolute insanity of an industry once rooted in creativity,

true fashion is an unrestrained expression it can’t be captured,

it’s meant to be felt it’s not meant to be syndicated on a screen,

function over fashion every time,

comfort over contour,

because The Devil Wears Prada,

& Fashion is a Monster,

& I don’t mind people seeing me,

as long as I don’t see them staring,

take the chance before Chance takes you,

Death doesn’t discriminate doesn’t matter what you’re wearing… ∆