with a twinkle in her eye and trying to be
pragmatic in approach
dressed in a purple sarong
with fuchia yarn entwined in her auburn hair
she entered into the herd of fobbing guests
a welcome sign hanging on the door
in the large hall a wishing well stood alone
a sojourn on the French Rivera
she walked into the ballroom saw the ice sculptures
and Persian rugs filling up the room
bubbles floating on the ceiling
grasshoppers were being served
on silver platters
the champagne flowed from glasses
a young man
asked her to join him in the freestyle dance
she declined and asked to be excused
went into the restroom
flinging her orange scarf upon the towel rack
feeling separated from life
she began to cry
Red Wolf Journal Spring 2014, and a fresh start
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Definitely sounds like a difficult situation! This poem reminds me of times I've had to force myself to do something that was out of my comfort zone. Good poeming!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary
ReplyDeleteit would be uncomfortable indeed!
Pamela
This is great, Pamela. Good images (and no loose word!).
ReplyDeleteI've my confused.com head on, as I didn't really understand this. Where is the reunion? Sorry to be thick!
ReplyDeleteGordon thanks so much!
ReplyDeletePamela
Viv it is ok but the reunion in my mind took place on the French Rivera! Everything is not what it seems.
ReplyDeletePamela
Expectations are a big part of the reunion experience, many times failing to materialize, or coming at us in costumes we do not recognize. Yet, we continue to dazzle ourselves with their glitter and come hither smiles.
ReplyDeleteI like your poem, Pamela, it struck a deep cord inside of me.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth thanks and I do not like reunions especially high school yuck! I have one coming up in 2011 and have people asking me to go.
ReplyDeletePamela
shy away,
ReplyDeleteI know that as a woman,
nice take on the prompt,
thank you for the beautiful poem.
Thanks Jingle!
ReplyDeletePamela
Wonderfully written piece! I don't like reunions either, but I almost believe that they're obsolete with the invention of social networking sites. An excellent take on the prompt!
ReplyDelete-Weasel
Weasel I agree almost obsolete!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Pamela
I'm not one for formal reunions, especially with people I never fitted in with.
ReplyDeleteStan I hear what you are saying!
ReplyDeletePamela
Pamela, You've painted a lovely portrait leading to a moment of despair. The images, and the scarf in particular work very well. Thanks for this piece, it resonates. ~Brenda
ReplyDeleteBrenda thanks for commenting and giving me such a nice compliment! :)
ReplyDeletePamela
Reminded me of times when i can get really shy and ended up getting my whole face red as a tomato :X and got teased at XD, thank for sharing^^
ReplyDeleteReunions do not always go well. Nicely done, and great imagery in this.
ReplyDeleteGrsshoppers and champagne....YUM
ReplyDeleteStill, no gilt edge overcomes the black page.
Solid writing, this. Well done.
Riikalnfinityy thanks for commenting!
ReplyDeletePamela
Anthony thank you so much!
ReplyDeletePamela
Ron thanks for the nice comment and yes does that not sound just yummy! :)
ReplyDeletePamela
I love the colour in this poem.
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Tillybud thank you!
ReplyDeletePamela
nicely done Pam....my partner is going to Zurich in Oct for a 30 year reunion....im going on a hockey trip with couple of old friends....Im wondering if my reunion will be better than hers......but Zurich does sound good.....then were both off to Cuba next sspring for another reunion....dam i mite be starting another poem rite here.....sooooo by for now and thanks agaion for your words...and taking the time to reads no only my words but alllllllllllllll the others...cheers
ReplyDeleteI want to go to Cuba! Zurich so fantastic! But Cuba is my dream I want to see where Che` lived.
ReplyDeleteWell during his revolution! Thanks!
Cheers to u!
Pamela