Darlings – 28th November 1984

Have you something to say
Or are you just an act?
Is it a matter of fiction
Or a matter of fact?

Darlings – your makeup has run
It’s running down your cheeks
Darlings – now you’re having fun
But who can plug those leaks?

Later on in life
You’re a future wife
A darling no more
Don’t feel so sore

8th August 2023 – I’ve never really been a fan of make-up on girls despite almost everyone I have dated being obsessed with it. I really enjoyed the freedom of the one girl that didn’t bother with make-up (TLJ) just being able to drop everything and go and do things without having to wait 30 minutes to an hour to prepare themselves for the outside world.

I still have this feeling, though obviously, I have adjusted myself to accept that it is a part of our lives. I also understand that it’s not my business what other people choose to do but sometimes as I’m putting on some moisturiser under my eyes I wonder at the tests that were carried out that show that this stuff makes any difference at all to wrinkles or skin condition. 90% of make-up is in our heads. If girls feel more confident wearing make-up, why is that? I would like to see the industry destroyed.

There are times when good make-up can be stunning but generally teenagers are just experimenting themselves. I suppose it’s better than cutting or shooting up!