Inspired by Sadje’s What do you see #90
behind long lashes
of a doe-eyed look
resides self-doubt
etched just below the surface
a glamorous facade
doesn’t hide the insecurities
that give way to fidgeting fingers
with an expectation of recognition
she beats herself up on the inside
of this plastic personality
waiting only for shallow adoration
that feels like judgment
Bingo!!
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Wow, perfect description of the picture. Susi, you have read her, inside out.
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Thanks, Usha! It’s just how she spoke to me. π
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My pleasure, reading it.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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nicely done Susiπππππππππππ4
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Thank you so much, Cindy! β€
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it’s my pleasure Susiπ
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Excellent take on the prompt! Wow!
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β€ Means a lot, thanks, Eugenia!
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Most welcome, Susi!
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Beautifully penned. Love the imagery. Poem and image perfectly matched.
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Thank you, Goff! I appreciate that. π
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Pleasure. Happy Smiles Day.
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This is heavy on emotions! Good one Susi!
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Very. Thanks, Vignesh! π
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Welcome π
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Beautifully written Susi. Self-doubt can destroy the personality like a knife. Thanks for joining in with this strong poem.
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Thank you so much, Sadje! Yes, it can. β€
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Yep. I get that… well written and a perfect accompaniment to the picture…
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Thanks so much, Val! Appreciate that. π
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emotional, and descriptive. Well done.
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Thank you, Mason! π
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giver of hope
co depend
the bends
nitrous noxious
oxides
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The sorrow in this piece touches me, Susi! Love the way it cuts like plastic despite the beauty of the doe-eyed look.
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Especially the self-judgment. Glad you enjoyed it, Jaya!
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what a wise, direct poem
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Thank you, Monika!
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That last stanza…too good, Susi!
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Thank you, Punam! π
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My pleasure. π
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