Model

The photo is of a famous model ~ my mother.

M O D E L

Aspiring young model,

so elegantly attired,

nervously awaits

her final call....

Long, slim legs appear …

cheering crowds admire,

now hushed, gaze upon

such vibrantly

enthralling

beauty.

Spotlights enhance

every exquisite move.

Photos snap …

 graceful moments,

captured.

 Blue, crystal eyes sparkle,

like brightly enchanting

nighttime stars.

Shiny, spiked, ebony heels

dance melodic rhythms

… echoing every step.

Silk skirt gracefully flows,

as though caressed by

 gentle breezes.

Bright, hot-pink lipstick …

Vaseline's wet smile

never fades.

Her dreams came true ~

🍸️

Author's Note

Thank you for stopping by to read my poem.
It would be wonderful if you would take the time to review it. Any suggestions are always welcome.
I always review every writing I read.
lisa

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

Hi Lisa, I love this piece, not only because of the stunning images and the easy flow to read, but my dad was in the high fashion women's shoe business eons ago and I got to see the models walk sown the runway... all dressed perfectly, and as skinny as can be....so this poem did bring back memories for me....excellent writing as well, Lisa....
Warmly, B

[Lisasview]

Where did you live?
What was the name of the shoe business?
I owned a clothing store in Santa Monica, Ca. for 28 years..sold shoes also...
Delighted as always that you enjoyed my little poem..
Thank you,
Lisa
PS...how is your shoulder?

[Betty Hermelee]

you’re welcome! name of shoe company “ Andrew Geller” high fashion women’s shoes……..he was my grandfather….non existent now…thank you for asking, my shoulder is coming along…no sling, but twice a week PT….. slow process… how are you feeling?
warmly, B🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[Betty Hermelee]

live: NYC…shoes made in Italy, Spain, Mexico, and Brooklyn!

[Lisasview]

Oh my goodness
I know the name!
I also owned a shoe store…
What years was he in business?

[Lena Chere]

This is a story with a happy ending, well told and well described. It's uplifting when compared with fiction about models, actresses etc. that ends in disaster.

[Lisasview]

Thank you again for reading my little poem about my dear mother... She was quite famous...on the cover of Vogue, etc... but always REAL...
Lisa

[Revery]

Caught with words rather than a click, a picture of all the elegance, primping and fun a model gets to partake in.

Like a photo there is so much out of sight, like all the aspirations, hard work, and luck of meeting the right people at the right time.

As a photographer I especially enjoyed this.

[Lisasview]

Yes hard work snd good luck does play into all aspirations.
My mother was considered the most photographed woman !!! She was a photographers model and on many Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar covers just to name a few…
Thank you for reading and reviewing..
Really appreciate it,
Lisa

[Lisasview]

And not snd.

[Richard🖌]

Love your sparkle-laden avatar, Lisa 🍒

As I adore every envious line of your mother's vivacious countenance, and of this brilliant Free Verse in gracious homage to her beautifully classical sophistication, it's easy to deduce from where the heritage of your own beauty and charm is derived.
The glowing ambiance emanating from this illustriously penned work is spotlighted by your deft diction, metaphorical imagery, and smooth syntactic flow … icinged with eye-candy presentation, cherry verbiage, and grammatically sweet coconut.

No suggestions, but to give us more of this delicious fare. 😋
Striking to the senses, stimulating to the imagination, what's not to love?
A low, chapeau-sweeping bow, M'Lady, for another stellar share! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Lisasview]

Thank you so much for your fabulous review. I appreciate you dearest Richard!!
Lisa

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lisa.. my Mother was a Model as I grew into Womanhood.. she was seventeen when I was born.. Gracious and beautiful.. now in Memory. Your Poem is a reflection of Beauty to behold. gently, Pat

[Lisasview]

Oh my she was a model, how interesting dearest Pat... My mother is long gone...passed at age 85...and I do think of her so very often. Thank you so much for reading and taking the time to review my work.
Appreciated,
Lisa

[Einstein Noodle]

a beautiful tribute to your Ma in every way .. if she has passed, my condolences .. she looks stunning in the pic .. and definitely exudes vibrance and her sparkles ... your poem breaths life into her for all who read says i!
E.

[Lisasview]

Hi there,
Yes she is gone …
Died when she was 85 years old.
Modeled through the 30’s through the 50’s and even a bit in the 60’s
Thank you reading!
Lisa

[Einstein Noodle]

my pleasure, Lisa!

[Lisasview]

Thank you again...
I have been writing quite a bot lately... You might like Clever Moments...or The Stare...
Lisa

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks for the tip :)

[Chris Shaw]

Your mother dear Lisa, the epitome of elegance. Rarely seen these days, sad to say. You have poemed her to perfection. Wonderfully conveyed, your words a treat to read.

Chris

[Lisasview]

Hi Chris,
My mother was English…and considered the most photographed woman of her time. Coque and Harper’s Bazaar and much more.
She modeled through the 30’s to the 50’s… I have masses of photos of her.
She passed at age 85
Thank you for your review
Lisa

[emmajoygreen]

What a poem, every word placed just so.. as is the pose of your beautiful mother in that photograph! Those were the days of true style and absolute elegance. The photographer used his/ her eye and self lived forever just as models like your mother remains as examples of 'how to be'. Just look at that flicker of fingers on the right hand, the near balletic pose of the feet.. And good golly, Miss Molly.. just look at that waist!
Those were the days of true fashion.. not the sink into a futon, boots on and knees almost apart to show the fall of a skirt! No wonder you show style of thought and attitude in/with your writing! Can't comment on your clothes style cos you're always sitting down!! :)

[Lisasview]

Hi Emma,
I just love what you wrote.
Yes, my mother was a beauty...she was photographed by the most famous photographers in the world... I have loads of photos of her... And, boy do I miss her. She passed at the young age of 85!!
Hugs, Lisa

[berenongur]

This woman is definitely an ICON. Wow how beautiful. You are so lucky. a poet daughter and a model mom. loved it

[Lisasview]

Thank you so much for your review... My mother was quite something...
Lisa

[Sami Khalil]

Amazing poem, mother and lifestyle.
She sparkles like a diamond.
She gracefully flows like breeze.
She vibrantly enthralls with beauty.

[Lisasview]

Always enjoy your insightful reviews! Yes, she was really something... On the cover several times with Harpers Bazaar and Voque just to name a few...

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Amazing how. You are welcome Lisa view