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We spend so much of our income in our quest to impress those we know;
We often go over budget and find that our funds are too low.
We have to keep up with the Jones's, or better still, one step ahead;
We must not be known as failures - horrendous! The thing that we dread.

We strive so hard for improvements that billions of dollars are spent,
Cosmetically we try enhancements as if they were heaven's scent!
We buy all the latest inventions, creams, gels, even sprays
To grow the hair, improve the skin, as if they'd lengthen our days.