The 12 inch heel, the confident gait, The measured steps, the sudden halt, The blush on cheeks, the smoldering eyes, The hands on hips, head held high, The silken gown, barely there, A tilt of neck, balanced well, The sultry glance, timed right, Perfect half twirl, played twice, With a graceful swirl, she turns back. The world looks on with stolen breath, Oohs, aahs, applauds, encores. The showstopper’s yesterday, Now hangs in a gallery, Fading parchment, guarded unnecessarily. No shadows of glamour come a-chasing, For vacant eyes and sagging skin, For shattering illusions, hanging questions, Am I never going back? Linking with The Mag : Mag 147 Linking with Write on Edge : The Red Writing Hood - The Gallery Linking with My blog can beat up your blog : 100 Word Song : Never going back to Ok Linking with The Velvet Verbosity : 100 Words - Breath
NIce Ruby. Three different interpretations so far. Yours is nice and light.
ReplyDeleteSide note: Fall is the only season I don't have to brave - it's my favorite.
Thank you Kenya. I am yet to read the other entries but I am sure yours would be far better than this.
DeleteFall and winters together are my favorites.
Great shot of the tree's winding trunk and I like the words too.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carver. The photo is courtesy Trifecta.
DeleteOh I like the play on words and the transistion of seasons ^__^
ReplyDeleteThank you, Draug. I had wanted to share this theme for some time.
DeleteOh, beautifully said. Loved this.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kelly. It feels so good to hear such encouraging words.
DeleteInteresting and thought provoking. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Wisper. This is really inspiring.
DeleteThis is beautiful. I love how you contrast the two seasons.
ReplyDeleteThis was beautifully written. I love how you draw a contrast between the two seasons.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lumdog. I really appreciate your support.
DeleteSorry, I don't usually repeat myself :( I thught the first comment didn't go through.
DeleteThe comment moderation makes many think of it this way. But all the same, I am glad to hear from you.
DeleteI like how you thought of this as a new beginning of sorts. So true too and very nicely written. :D
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda. Every end is a new beginning in itself.
Delete"Only to those who brave the fall." So profound! I liked the rhythm of this very much.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Hickman. I am glad the rhythm goes down well with you.
Deletethere isn't a lovelier way to describe the changing of the seasons, especially for a tree who braves the harsh fall and winter
ReplyDeleteI cannot thank you enough for such encouraging words.
DeleteBeautiful words to voice the changing of the seasons. I love the play on words - who brave the fall. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Stephanie. I really appreciate your stopping by and reading and encouraging me.
DeleteFantastic tree!
ReplyDeleteCredit goes to Trifecta editors
DeleteHello !!!
ReplyDeleteSo beautifully written.
I'm happy when I read such a lovely post.
Have a nice day.
Lucia.
Thank you so much Lucia for the kind words.
DeleteNice shot! Merry Christmas from Pixellicious Photos
ReplyDeleteThank you Kclapesh. The picture is courtesy Trifecta. Merry Christmas to you too.
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