YOUR BUDDY

African American Poetry - Photos courtesy of author - "Three Buddies" illustration by Alan Haley

Do You Know Me?

When did it begin,
This fame fixation
Where all we want
Is to be wanted
By those we know
And don't know - the same.
When did we switch
From mind your business
To mining our personal business
For notoriety and riches
Without any hint of shame?
When did being a Kardasian
Become our 15 minute aim?

"Do You Know Me?" is a thought-provoking poem that reflects on the modern obsession with fame and notoriety. It questions when and how society transitioned from valuing privacy and minding one's own business to actively seeking attention and recognition, often through the sharing of personal information and experiences.