I decided on a grand finale...after Eileen Tiger Lily exhorted me to do so !...Lols
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There they go
mister right and miss perfect
they seem so happy together
her with her mink coat
and he with his tuxedo
glitter and limelight, wherever they go
the flashbulbs pop, and the bubbly corks
and the paparazzi are never far behind
but behind the facade
the wallpaper is crumbling
and the crystal chandeliers
are covered in dust
their life is a sham
each day is a charade
so to fool the world
they wear their masks with pride
inside she is barren,
and needs her daily fix
a childless union
and a loveless marriage
so she's just going through
the motions and the rehearsed steps
pretense
is the name of the game they play
her husband is unfaithful
and committing adultery
with a string of bimbo babes
so she gets him back at him
by keeping a toy boy lover
all is vanity,
and everything is image
the fake tan
and the painted nails
dyed hair and liposuction
they hope to remain young forever
she dozen't know where to turn
her head's in a spin
and he couldn't care less
because he is mightily impressed
with everything to do with himself
puffed up and preened
because he is a mega household name
money is their God
it buys them power
and a mansion in Beverly Hills
a private jet is fuelled and ready
to whisk them to St Tropez
to walk along millionaire's row
and for a thrilling diversion
they ski in the Italian Alps
to rub shoulders
with the yuppie in crowd
and when they get bored
they sail off in their prestigious yacht
to their summer chalet in Malibu
but beneath the veneer
they are coming apart
and each day gets harder to play
snorting cocaine
to keep up with the pace
uppers and downers
they swallow with haste
so you see my friend
read between the lines
and take heed
and warning from me
don't sacrifice your integrity
for fame and fortune
stick to what you know best
by being honest and true
in everything you do
and make do with what you got
and you won't end up
like that artificial pair
on the fast track
to that road to hell
Copyright by Peter Paton 2006
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for fame and fortune
"stick to what you know best
by being honest and true
in everything you do
and make do with what you got"
Great advice, Peter. Love and peace to you,
Regis
Love tinka
Sage
Spot on, spot on, spot ON!!!!!!! In this artificial world, it's nice to see reality...the real stuff, not that crap on TV. You've nailed it. Excellent!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Love,
eT
Great description here Peter.
Susn
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :(
Birgit and Roger