Poetry? Why Now?
There's never been a better time for poetry:
What is wrong with being serious on occasion? Debate? Thought?
Why does everyone hide behind a veil of insincerity?
The cynic in me wants to answer that last question: people don't want to think, if you make it low brow people listen. Election ads come to mind - attack the character of the candidate with outright lies and avoid all sincere discussion of the issues that actually matter.
- Paris has fallen;
- Anal bleaching is a respected trade;
- Collagen and implants are an accepted gift for your daughter; and
- Us, Now, Them, People.
What is wrong with being serious on occasion? Debate? Thought?
Why does everyone hide behind a veil of insincerity?
The cynic in me wants to answer that last question: people don't want to think, if you make it low brow people listen. Election ads come to mind - attack the character of the candidate with outright lies and avoid all sincere discussion of the issues that actually matter.
Labels: celebrity culture, western society
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