Behind curtain
of housewife's stage,
her mind pirouettes in memories
to homecoming queen's ballet.
Heart unclothed
during her afternoons
spent in nostalgia's waltz,
marriage symphony
never a dance hoped,
wearing motherhood's tutu,
dreaming of encore
unto her youth's star performance.
Author notes
40 words
~~~Credit picture please : Lonely Lamperina by: Zach Virgilio
A contest entry
- PIF Picture/ 15 poets-40 words by jasminerose.
900 points, ended June 21, 2008, 10 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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I like the housewife's stage and her mind twirling through memories. A poignant take on the prompt - marriage and motherhood doesn't fulfill all a woman's dreams. Congratulations on the HM.
Marlene -
Such a great take on the image prompt. You weave a sense of sadness and reverie into light. Well penned!
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A beautiful emotional piece penned from the prompt!
Wonderful choice of words that capture the reader to want an encore! Excellent entry! Thank you for sharing you talented pen with us all!
Linda
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This is a beautiful take on the prompt i love the packed feelings you have put into this wonderful poem i love the take of thge housewife, i wish you the best of luck in the contest and as always keep up the wonderful writing, ~Amy
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very creative piece from you also, has a certain ethereal feel to it. lovely imagery and word play. all the best to you in the contest my friend.
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