Friday, July 3, 2020

Shocked and confused

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2020/jul/03/vogue-portugal-under-fire-for-very-bad-taste-mental-health-cover

The things that people print for shock value and ratings amaze me. I am shocked and confused by this magazine cover. I think the moral to the story is let us tell our own stories! I am afraid of telling my own story, in a way that is offensive to the mentally ill, or will draw criticism too. You can’t win when you are insensitive and ignorant to mental health issues. This idea was bound to flop! Does Vogue Portugal care or was this a publicity stunt? It appears to be backfiring on them.

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Santana


What happened?


Fantasizing

Looking back 
Fantasizing about
What might have been 
Never gets old

Young

Hiking, biking, surfing, and smiling 
Not to mention nude beach hi jinx
Dressy parties with dancing and drinking 
She keeps him young 
Or so he’s thinking 

Help

A voice told me to stop drinking 
And take care of my mental health 
It is the first time a voice
Has ever tried to help