Vain and Vanity

Jennifer Brana 1986 (New Jersey)



We live in a world that is so vain
Looking at yourself in a mirror with a camera flash
Commenting on others like you don’t have a past
Liking and sharing content
But in real life you dislike and is selfish, makes me want to vomit
Spend hours upon hours browsing, lounging
But won’t spend hours upon hours flourishing
My grandmother use to sip tea literally
Now sipping tea or spilling tea is gossiping literally
The world is moving while we are asleep
Meaning that the world doesn’t stop for no one
Not even if you are God’s son
This life is not the eternal life that we all dream about
Where everything is bright, clean, and there are endless mountains of flowers
It’s the physical form of choice , trials, lessons and meaningless people with power
Give yourself the best version of you
You’ve come too far to be anyone’s fool
Remember we live in a world where vanity is more important than sanity
The truth doesn’t matter when the lie is more entertaining
So put yourself first and claim it

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Written on November 30, 2022

Submitted by branajennifer on November 30, 2022

Modified on March 29, 2023

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Words 200
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 20

Jennifer Brana

Born and raised in Newark N.J. Mother to 3 wonderful and smart children. I’ve been writing poetry since the age of 10. Poetry is so therapeutic. It gives me peace and helps with soul searching. more…

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