Ebony intrigue
in ravishing radiance
drifts as though on air;
immaculate impartiality
draping an elegant hand
over his: gnarled, stubby;
bejewelled narcissism
manicured to perfection,
expensive ego-ecstacy.
Opulence easily
outclassing his ostentation,
purgatorial paucity of pedigree;
...Do they call that love?
Author notes
Prompt: Trophy Wife
30 - 40 words
A contest entry
- 30-40 words of Brilliance #44 by AutumnGypsy.
550 points, ended December 29, 2008, 15 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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Hmm... I wish this one was a picture prompt. I'm having a hard time seeing what you're seeing! That's what I find to be the problem with these 30-40 word challenges... usually that's just enough for a first verse! Three clappies nonetheless for a beautiful poem.
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Wow! I see as I continue this journey into you that you have so many different sides. That's unusual in this web place. You can write in so many different venues. This was excellent as well and I can't believe you didn't take gold for the effort. I cannot take time right now to read the gold winner, but it must have been a doosey? RC
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Outstanding here, perfect word choice for what is almost another world. Best to you in the contest
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You've captured the essence egoism and all the trappings in this piece. Beautifully written!
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