Celebrity-endorsed styles, instagram trends posted by influencers abound
Everyone seems to be following the same fashions around
I am tempted to get on the bandwagon too
Being conversant with latest trends is the smart thing to do
I can relate with my children, have something to talk about
In social gatherings where small talk one cannot do without
Following all the trends would make me appear
More contemporary in the social sphere
So I try new styles in fashion, food and home decor
When I feel I’m catching up, there is something more
That has caught the fancy of influencers everywhere
It’s all over the internet- I cannot stay unaware
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It is definitely nice to indulge in fashions new
It helps me break stereotypes in my mind too
But then I notice that all around me
Stuff influenced by social media I see
What I have bought is not different
From those around me who are also on-trend
I look at all the fashionable stuff I have bought
And realize that my sensibilities it does not
Portray, while aesthetically pleasing it may be
My inner values reflected in my things I don’t see
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I am back on the subject of authenticity
Through my words I try to reflect the true me
But in lifestyle choices I have inadvertently
Become a slave to things considered trendy
I have decided to reverse this with conscious intent
Let my food, clothing, decor the authentic me represent
It doesn’t have to be stylish or unique or make a statement
It may incorporate latest trends to some extent
But the upside of living a lifestyle that’s authentic
Is that the trends that you like you can pick
And incorporate in your life as you please
Authenticity is a lifestyle that can be practiced with ease…
Passion...unbridled 