“Flawless”
The word is whispered and
thought as she walks by…
waiting for the strong,
the courageous,
the self-absorbed who think
they are deserving...
entitled.
Born of death’s loins,
she waits for her prey;
a renewal of her life lies
in the love they will offer;
the blood they will shed;
the pain they will feel.
It’s a game she has played
for eons and yet, she still feels
the tingle of anticipation…
…maybe this time she will fail;
maybe the pettiness of the world
will have changed;
maybe this time she will find
the peace she craves in eternal
blackness.
He approaches her with small
talk and she smiles…
“but not tonight” she thinks…
“not tonight”.
Author notes
masque – a form of aristocratic entertainment in England in the 16th and 17th centuries, originally consisting of pantomime and dancing but later including dialogue and song, presented in elaborate productions given by amateur and professional actors.
Prompt: Picture
Picture Credit: http://lykwys.deviantart.com/art/macabre-and-ethereal-17610267
No line limit
A contest entry
- Quickie.....???? Macabre and Ethereal..... by jcat.
525 points, ended August 5, 2008, 8 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Critical Comments Always Welcome
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Yes. They were invented in ancient Greece, and they were really heavy. Can you imagine having to act in the Sun with oe of those things strapped to your face?
Ugh.
Congratulations on the gold, this is sperb,
seeya,
Jin
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Perfection!!! This was close to what I thought of when I saw the picture as well!! I very much enjoyed this piece and I thank you for entering my contest
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Very well done. This was a very good read and goes well with the prompt.
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A very clever little creation,one i very much enjoyed reading!
Good luck in the contest
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WOW
that's just...amazing...wonderful job...good luck in the contest!!
God bless,
~cooper~
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Always the unique take and always so well done. Best of luck.
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Ooh!!! how wonderful!!! I really loved this!!! the story line was flawless!!!
you always do so great!! I love reading your works! Best of luck!!
Angel
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Ooh, clever take on the prompt! How DO you come up with these things? Wonderful.
(I always enjoy your informative AN's too)
Best of luck in the contest.
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