Waistcoat buttoning to the strains of strings
Chopin or Liszt it matters not,
glistening, satined bow straightend in place,
hair brylcreamed smoothly,
moistened impeccable to taste, perpetually kempt.
Old school values, appointments kept, always prompt
sharp on the dot, never letting anyone down.
Diamond bright is what he was known,
dazzling all his way in the world.
Best of attentions guaranteed, dependable,
distributions always leaved many agog
at his debonair, originality but quirky flair.
Applicatory times always indulged,
meal times too refrectory bulged,
finest wines, moules marinere creamed
in garlic carefully prepared,
but all the while he never knew,
chinks of glass in crystalled cheers,
cartier time predicts the toll,
under the surface decay was brewing,
choosing the accrue he ignored at length.
Serious attention now did beckon,
no longer to treat with such contempt,
paperwork signing to seal the deal,
but you need to cut to learn and heal.
This is something he did discern,
one step ahead,
he should never have doubted,
all would be well
if only he'd acted and
never put off what he needed to do.
Author notes
The poem for the prompt was brilliant, a great inspiration but one that I fear would be difficult for me to achieve and aspire but I enjoyed the challenge, hope you enjoy the read x x
A contest entry
- Off the Beaten Path by Shattered Remains.
600 points, ended October 17, 2008, 16 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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Wonderful
Very creative and so well expressed. A terrific write for the theme. Best of luck in the contest.
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Thankyou for your comments my dear friend on this write for the chosen theme , inspiring
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Unique write, dear friend..Really enjoyed each line..Such a brilliant poem of imagery, detaill...Hmmm...Bookmarked!
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Oh dearest Rosemary dear Rose Angel
I am so pleased 
you enjoyed this that is so inspiring to hear S Hope your day went brilliantly with the family dear friend Lib x x Have a great one today
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I like the rhyming of the poem, it is definately original in thought, and I did enjoy reading it.. Thank you for entering an original piece, it's the first thus far.
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I am so very pleased that you enjoyed this Ryan, in the rhyme and narrative .. that's brilliant Lib x x
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