What are you trying to hide?is the million-dollar questionposed by the Dead Sea Salts Guyin the middle-of-the-mall kioskas he has emollient cream to fixevery clumsily concealed shame.He notes my pink-ruddy cheeks,dry patches on my eyelids,dark circles, lines around my eyes,laugh lines, blemishes, crepey skin,everything aging with the promiseof youthful vibrancy and tightnessfollowing 6 to 8 weeks of daily use.He even notes my chewed fingernailsYou must stop biting. As if I didn’tknow. As if over years and with lessjowl elasticity one becomes saggierof mind and social understanding.I can’t help but wonder if Dead SeaSalts Guy would sell more creams withLook at you, absolutely perfect. Gorgeous!
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Nah, that would asking too much, Marian, from the Dead Sea Salt guy. Rather, we should be more accepting of ourselves, as our body ages, into perfection, whatever that is.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a touching poem, Marian. (and no I don't think he knows beauty when he sees it) ❤️
ReplyDeleteI wonder, too. I can never understand how anyone buys stuff from people who keep on telling them how not quite right they are. Then again, I am weird.
ReplyDeleteThe Dead Sea Salts Guy doesn't need the money or satisfaction. He only wanted the sale. And the resulting status, fringes and fame.
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Is there a line, indeed.
ReplyDeleteKnow exactly what you mean, recently had a huge debate with someone pushing a hair colour promotion in the mall... ugh... salesmen are probably just doing their job, have to wonder though if most people just see what they want to see, rather than what is. Beautifully written.
ReplyDeleteA charming poem. I've seen your pic and know this is not very accurate, except for the laugh lines--ha. Take care--you're doing great. k.
ReplyDeleteOh, those dead sea salt guys drive me crazy. There is nothing more uplifting than having all your flaws tossed into the ears of those passing by.
ReplyDeleteIn many countries this would now be tantamount to an assault which could result in psychological trauma followed by a law suit costing big money if the sales person was working for a company. Remember this for next time ! :)
ReplyDeleteyeah, f that guy. you're perfect how you are ~
ReplyDeleteI don't think I would stand there politely.
ReplyDeleteDead sea salts priests would probably have an easier job of selling salvation if they would proclaim a little heaven already in everyone's eye. Crepey skin! Now there's homonym to hum!
ReplyDeleteGreat question. Those folks certainly know how to get many people's attention.
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