2 Poems (interwoven): P1 Portrait; P2 Selfie

2 Poems (interwoven): P1 Portrait; P2 Selfie

A Poem by C Peril
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A prelude: perhaps since time immemorial, we've been eager to project an image of flawlessness to one another - we're afraid of displaying weakness. How weird, strange, scared and angry we are...

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Portraits are people,    P1
and people have personalities 
And the gilded frames,
all those layers of paint 
Are there to whisper an essence 
Leaving many songs 
unsung 

--

The courtly grandeur, masks,   P2
weeping deeply into 
the bag of fries from McDonald's
Because the text message
on your $400 iPhone 
says it's over

And your makeup stains the serviette 
Embroidered monogram - the gold
of the frame

-- 

Selfie. 

© 2022 C Peril


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A $400 phone seems more of a status symbol than a necessity and some people treat their mates as such; trophy wives and toys become obsessions; possessions to be coveted and admired by others. Like so many things in life, it becomes fodder to semantics and perspective. The things I value most are free but I would not sell or trade them at any cost. The poor often have more gratitude for their existence and survival than the "rich" which, in turn, makes them more generous and giving. It seems an awful irony that those who have the least are the same ones prepared to give the most to others but it is often the case. What is for show and what is worthwhile? We should probably choose our endeavors with the consequences or rewards in mind. Great write. I enjoyed.

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

C Peril

2 Years Ago

As always Fabian, I'm extremely grateful for the review. 'What is for show and what is worthwhile?' .. read more



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A $400 phone seems more of a status symbol than a necessity and some people treat their mates as such; trophy wives and toys become obsessions; possessions to be coveted and admired by others. Like so many things in life, it becomes fodder to semantics and perspective. The things I value most are free but I would not sell or trade them at any cost. The poor often have more gratitude for their existence and survival than the "rich" which, in turn, makes them more generous and giving. It seems an awful irony that those who have the least are the same ones prepared to give the most to others but it is often the case. What is for show and what is worthwhile? We should probably choose our endeavors with the consequences or rewards in mind. Great write. I enjoyed.

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

C Peril

2 Years Ago

As always Fabian, I'm extremely grateful for the review. 'What is for show and what is worthwhile?' .. read more

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C Peril
C Peril

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Creeping quietly towards 30 years of age. Based in Nowheresville, England. Writer (if we're being liberal with the term). Reader. Hoper. Believer. Lover of music and LFC. more..

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