The Selfie Of Dorian Gray

an Acrostic

No one should be in

Any selfie that I take.

Reality of my mind

Creates a self worth

Incapable of

Seeing past my little world.

Impressively handsome

Shouts me ego,

Therefore I am the only one

In these snapshots that

Captures an essence of what is important.

Reviews

[Papaya]

Really like this one.
How much of life we miss eh?
When we see life through a narrow lens.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

That is right, the most important photos we take are with our hearts.

[Cascara (aka Sprint Goe..]

I like how your thoughts are deep enough to imagine a classic novel into present circumstances. This makes me wonder if prettily painted self-portraits were used to boost one's self esteem, much like selfies are these days.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you s much for the review and sharing your insight.

[An owl on the moon]

You speak with such a powerful glimpse of our world today. I just finished reading The Picture of Dorian Gray a month or so ago, and here you transport us to these days of self indulgence.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you sir... I read it a few years ago... I also think he bordered on the verge of sociopath.

[Lyn Anderson]

I like your take on selfies, and Oscar Wilde is one of my all time faves -- while Dorian Gray may have been a self absorbed narcissist, I find Wilde to be a tortured artist type. Well written -- even the shape of the poem matches the subject.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very much... it was inspire by the book and a sermon at Church.

[. serah .]

-- wow... what a fantastic acrostic... -- the picture of dorian gray is one of my favourite books... oscar wilde is one of my all-time favourite writers... (have you read his 'ballad of reading gaol? it's one of the most poignant poems ever written)... -- more importantly, i think you did justice to the self-consumed, self-obsessed and self-centred persona of dorian gray... and it's quite brilliant that you linked it to the phenomenon of those who are addicted to taking 'selfies'... -- excellent work...

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

That was such a great book, I also think he might border on being a sociopath... the inspiration started at Church when the reverend talked about the state of technology. Really glad you liked it.

[. serah .]

-- you're right... he definitely had the traits of a sociopath... and it's interesting how a discourse which talked about technology... helped trigger this fantastic piece of poetry... -- it was a wonderful surprise to read words that brought dorian gray back to life...

[Renée]

It has been a long time since I have seen that movie, it gave me chills..as does your Acrostic.. and makes me think of all the places I have been to lately, and people seem to be more interested in taking a photo of themselves, than observing the event they paid to attend..

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Never saw the movie but I have read the book. The inspiration actually came from the sermon last Sunday. Thank you sis.

[Renée]

Must have been a great sermon...my pleasure bro ( :

[Wicahpi]

I just watched that movie a few months ago. That was something else. I like Acrostics and you created a good one here using the most perfect of words for Mr. Gray. Thank you for sharing, Dale.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

I have read the book... I thought the character bordered on being a sociopath. Thank you.

[Wicahpi]

I should read the book. The book is always better.