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Named

I used to wear this coat when it got cold,
With some Long John's underneath.
A beanie on my head,
And gloves on my hands.
Layers and layers of brands.

After a long day
I'd eventually wander home.
Shedding these over paid, over weighed woes.
Taking off my clothes.
Exposed.

Shirts and pants would just pile up.
Like some microwave explosion
From a materialistic cup,
That I used to sip from.
That I now spit up from.
Trying to wake up some.

Tired of
This reckless consumer fun.
Angry at these Gucci crusades,
And Chevy brigades.
The cultural facade.
This Life Masquerade.

I'm afraid.

I'm afraid of another winter,
I'm afraid of growing cold.
I'm afraid of brands being bought,
And minds being sold.

I'm afraid when the name on your shirt,
Means more than the name from your birth.
I'm afraid for the future of our soceity.
The name brand city.
What a pity.

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On Saturday December 23rd, 2006, Astra Dei (645) writes:

fantastic. Well stated sir. Definatly impressionable

On Wednesday January 7th, 2004, Six-Out (1825) writes:

*looks down at Homer Simpson on his shirt* Does that count? Well anyways, good write man...and there's not much left to be said that hasn't already.

On Wednesday January 7th, 2004, Dancing_Monkey (1850) writes:

wow, lots of comments.. Great write dude.. I'm a fashion junkie.. *eats a banana, shekita even* . Peter

On Sunday November 30th, 2003, Midnight Phoenix (313) writes:

It's hard not to get caught up in fashion. I wrote a short song about it called "Pathways & Portals". Your words speak clearly, yet it's sooo difficult to act upon them I'm sure.

On Tuesday November 18th, 2003, urbanhumility (1334) writes:

there is refined humility here, there is honor in what you speak of.......respect of what should be.....you have spoken well.....urban

On Tuesday November 18th, 2003, Delilah (132) writes:

I really liked this one...this is exactly how I feel...loved the ending...~Delilah~

On Sunday November 16th, 2003, Urban Shipwreck (990) writes:

Oh wow well done. I've never been a fan of brands and have always liked second hand stores because you can find original shirts that mesh with your personality. So I couldn't agree with you more on this. ~Urban Shipwreck~

On Saturday November 15th, 2003, Drea (935) writes:

wow... i agree with everything that has been said here. i dont know what more i could say ... ~Drea~

On Saturday November 15th, 2003, CharlottesWeb (586) writes:

~nods head~ I've never seen this topic written about before, and I can not imagine it being written any better then you have. I did like this, it made me sad in a way and yeah...I realy like it. ~JMDW~

On Saturday November 15th, 2003, cre (508) writes:

I really enjoyed the way you splayed this out. The way one thought followed the next like its only purpose was to do so. Extremely well written, and it hits upon so much truth. Excellent write.

On Friday November 14th, 2003, An Expired Member (7) writes:

i'm afraid the name of your shit means more than the name from your birth...thats truth in my eyes.

On Friday November 14th, 2003, DarkDruidess (203) writes:

this was good, great subject matter...

On Friday November 14th, 2003, Recycled (161) writes:

I hate society too. This motivated me to hate humans even more. Thank you.

On Friday November 14th, 2003, Quovis (8) writes:

I like the topic. I like the part about -when the name on your shirt means more than the name of your birth-. That part was powerful to me. Quovis

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