[Heretic]

Just the other day, I was having yet another of those discussions we all have concerning the misappropriation of stereotypical elements from the Gothic subculture. It inspired me to write a (hopefully decent) poem.

Now, I'm a writer but I've never claimed to be a poet. However, I think this goes to the heart of my general opinion on "Goth" as a trend: that it is a waste of time to rail against the fashionistas who wear white pancake make-up and skull jewelry in an attempt to add something "edgy" to their "look". They do not insult; their vain attempts are only shallow cuts not bone shots that threaten the meaning we have derived from the culture. The trendsetters simply flatter us with their imitation, then fade into irrelevance.


- Heretic

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These designers, these fashion mavens, these trend followers
They are simply cultural hyenas, scavenging scraps
from game they were too fearful to bring down themselves

They are sated for a time
and then they will cast about for fresh blood
caring nothing for whence it comes

Do not lament their fleeting celebration
of our prey, our game
our hard-won meat

We will continue to feast upon it
long after they have forgotten the taste
bittersweet flesh and ashes