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
This is a unique and creative take on the question. I liked it a lot.
ReplyDeleteAs I age, the "to do list" is becoming my new best friend.
Thank you so much Psychochef. It is great to hear from you.
DeleteIn this multi-tasking society in which we all find ourselves, you have struck a nerve with this post. I can feel the fatigue in your words. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Tom. I am glad the little piece works well.
DeleteAt the end of the day, I'm sure we've all had this feeling.
ReplyDeleteSpecially in dry summers. Thank you.
DeleteYou really captured weariness here - even the format of the poem contributes to the feeling. Nice job - thanks for linking it up!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the prompt and your positive encouragement, Christine.
DeleteOh wow, love it.. love how you describe the aging.. love the last line, too.. nicely done!
ReplyDeleteThe last line was written first and then the rest of the compilation. I am so encouraged by your positive feedback. Thank you so much.
DeleteSuper! So...darn....tired.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Jennifer for your appreciation.
Deleteto do to do to do, such an onerous list and definitely designed for you to forget something. Good write.
ReplyDeleteWell, you really nailed the spirit of the to-do lists. Thank you so much, Ann.
DeleteVery creative. I really like this
ReplyDeleteI am glad you think so, thewizardsword. Thank you so much.
DeleteWow, you just sapped the energy right out of me, Ruby! Great poem.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Kymm. It is a real compliment to have you visiting and showering such support.
Deletewow weariness captured perfectly.
ReplyDeleteI am glad the attempt is getting such positive reviews. Thank you so much Jen.
DeleteWhat a gem of a piece about ageing and its cons-loved it!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Atreyee for your lovely words.
DeleteRuby! So creative!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Gina. It is a real pleasure to hear from you.
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