Treacherous beauty ~

sharing apart

She was a courtesan 

   yet belonged to no man

as her mother before her,

   born into the trade

fatal beauty unsurpass'd

  pride had no respect

           for her name

   treachery part of the game

  alas, her heart was sav'd

       for her own desecration's discretion

in her mind, she had a choice

  she danced til her last gasping breath

       without ever sharing asunder

Author's Note

Reviews

[s y e]

Again with the big words, Mama F -- I adored this one, Mummy, you write so spectacularly and blow me away, it's a wonder I'm not in Jersey with you right now. This is such a deep write with very vivid imagery and the music is breathtakingly beautiful... I'm speechless, wow.

Flip flops & all that jazz! xo

[Frieda P]

All you should already know sweet noodlebumble...thanks muchly! ;-) xo

[s y e]

Whaaat? Your reply has me confuzzled! But always welcome, bootiful ladyy x

[♔ CrownedDevil &#..]

Beautiful, written with such talent. ^_^

Kaze~

[Sharan Suresh]

Beautiful. An eclair toffee this is, a picture of delicate defiance. Enjoyed it thoroughly.

Only my first day reading on WC. I'm glued to it now, all thanks to this poem and a couple other pieces I read today. Will be back for more.

[LadyAnn68]

Very nice I appreciate the dance....

[AYVID N]

The life of a courtesan very aptly told in this story. I loved it for it's simplicty, elegance and flow and yes, also for the universal truth of their lives...A unique creation from you.

[Frieda P]

Jazz'd you enjoyed, thanks so much Divya.

[m.s.early]

Wonderful write, lovely theme. Dance to the end regardless. :)

[Frieda P]

Always dance, yep ;-) Thanks xavier.

[Debbie_Philly]

WOW.... love this tragically beautiful and I remember this movie.. and this story of a courtesan Veronica Franco..... she was an amazing poet as well... loved this story and her poetry is really good as well... great job bringing it to life :)

[Frieda P]

I feel in love with her and her plight in that movie, its always stayed with me, so glad you enjoyed this one Debbie. :-)

[Debbie_Philly]

Oh Me too... we think alike :) you did it justice... xo

[Frieda P]

Oh brother, you're in trouble. haha ;-) xo

[Debbie_Philly]

LOL.... well Im glad that we think alike my friend :) xo ;)

[Frieda P]

Now I have to dig up that movie and watch it again, care to join, bring popcorn, warning, I'll cry at the end. ;-) xo

[Debbie_Philly]

OMG YES !!! I would love to..... and yes we will cry !!!

[Frieda P]

Ha we're such girlie gurls...haha

[Debbie_Philly]

LOL ;) Yes we are

[Deuces]

Perfect tale of living life, no matter what odds/misfortunes exist. Nice tune to go with the words as well. As always, beautiful write.

[Frieda P]

Thanks G, so glad you enjoyed the journey.

[Tina Louise UK]

Beautifully somber...love the music too...brilliant read hun :) x

[Frieda P]

Thanks muchly Tia! ;-) xo

[Ai Lun]

Another wonderful piece of writing Frieda. As said before, your style is very unique :)

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Aaron, thrilled you enjoyed this one. :-)