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
Williwaw, how I love that word.
ReplyDeleteThis was whimsical and poetic, I love thinking that something is going to be worth it.
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Thank you so much Kir. I am glad you like the little piece
Deletewilliwaw, thanks for sharing the term. I love words like that and this prose. Sounds like a good invitation. I'll roll the window down a little next time I drive until everyone in the car yells at me of course. ;=}
ReplyDeleteThat would be fun .. I usually prefer open windows when we are travelling rather than AC thing. Thank you so much, Ann for your visit and kind words
DeleteNow that I know the meaning, williwaw is a wonderful term. Your prose feels like a morning attitude adjustment to face the day. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteThat's an interesting interpretation. Now that I read it again, I can see that image building up. Thank you so much Maggie for sharing your thoughts here
DeleteI had to look up williwaw - what a great word!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Janna. The word found much love today.
DeleteI haven't heard whistle-stop in twenty years. Love it. well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Lance. I am glad I revived some old english word memories. I hope it works this time :D
DeleteThanks for the new word! I like the sense of anticipation in your poem.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Nick. Your own blog hosts so many new words, and it is really inspiring to visit, especially during this challenge and at a time when alphabets have become trickier.
DeleteGreat poem
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Sam
DeleteLove the up-beat style of this and that I learned a new word. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Lumdog for your support :)
DeleteWonderful piece Ruby! Love the imagery and the optimism. And what a great choice of compound modifier!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Suzanne. It is always a pleasure to hear from you
DeleteIt is always great to learn a new word, blessings
ReplyDeleteThis is a delightful response. I'm from Walla Walla so I especially like that word, walliwaw! :D
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Linda
DeleteLoved the feeling of fun in this piece & cool use of the prompt:-)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Atreyee
DeleteWonderful. As others have said - williwaw - what a great word. And the whole feeling of the piece - upbeat and hopeful.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Stephanie
DeleteBeautiful feeling of optimism. I love this piece, especially whistle-stop.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Kelly. It is always a pleasure when you drop by.
Deletewilliwaw thanks for educating me. As the saying goes you learn something new every day. Thanks for being my something new. A crack in the window can bring in so much.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Barbara for stopping by and leaving me such kind words
DeleteI learned a new word :D Great piece!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Draug. The pleasure is all mine.
DeleteThanks to Draug I too know. Nice writing. (RogRites)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much.
DeleteI'm joining the "williwaw" fan club too, that is a great word.
ReplyDeleteYou're most welcome Tara. Thank you so much.
DeleteThe excitement of adventure. And the letter W! Fun poem, Ruby.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Kymm
Deletegreat one - really enjoyed it like a sunny day it blew me away well worth the visit :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Steven for such beautiful words.
DeleteEnjoyable. Just enough to leave an impression.
ReplyDeleteScott
I missed the linking limit on the post.
DeleteMine is at https://kindredspirit23.wordpress.com
Scott
Thank you so much Scott.
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