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The Masquerade

June 26, 2010
By chipsandguacamollie SILVER, Parker, Colorado
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chipsandguacamollie SILVER, Parker, Colorado
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"Knowledge is a polite word for dead but not buried imagination." - E. E. Cummings

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Bright eyes shine through
A mask of silk feathers.
Through small coy smiles
She is magnetism.

Tiers of ivory lace twirl
Across a polished floor.
Spinning through the dance
She is elegance and grace.

From partner to partner
She offers her gloved hand.
At the end of each dance
She is ambiguity.

The music concludes
When couples take leave.
With kisses on her hand
She is disappearance.

© Lauren R., Edmond, OK

The author's comments:
I wrote this poem after watching the music video for "All the Right Moves," by One Republic. The antiquated and mysterious image of all of the sweeping skirts and masked women was my inspiration.
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meganwagner21 PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 5 2010 at 5:56 pm
meganwagner21 PLATINUM, Old Bridge, New Jersey
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very discriptive. mysterious but understandable. like
-Emie- SILVER said...
on Aug. 24 2010 at 3:06 pm
-Emie- SILVER, Wayland, Massachusetts
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This poem if filled with lovely imagery while at the same time, telling a story. A few of the words seemed off in tense ("ambiguity" in line 12, and "disappearance" in line 16. "magnetism" in line 4 also seems a little, off. I'm not sure why. I guess I just would have chosen different words with the same meaning). Other than that, it was a very enjoyable read.
riley... GOLD said...
on Aug. 24 2010 at 1:33 pm
riley... GOLD, Yakima, Washington
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i agree with GangstaEyes... you have loads of talent! the ending of each stanza added a beautiful and haunting element to the poem, and i really enjoyed it! :)
Janee_D BRONZE said...
on Aug. 23 2010 at 10:41 pm
Janee_D BRONZE, Lafayette, Louisiana
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i really like this poem ! it makes me think, good description !
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 23 2010 at 8:14 pm
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
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Wow! This is so good! I love your word choice, and the flow is so smooth. Amazing - definitely keep writing, you've got talent!!
amandap PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 23 2010 at 6:14 pm
amandap PLATINUM, Midlothian, Virginia
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i realy really really love this! I especially love the ends of each stanza, like "she is disappearance" and "she is ambiguity", its really lovely!
sunflowergirl7 BRONZE said...
on Aug. 23 2010 at 6:10 pm
sunflowergirl7 BRONZE, Lexington, Massachusetts
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The whole poem is great, and I especially love the second stanza, the word choice adds to the beauty and I can really imagine what you are describing. 

Great job!

ForeverFelix PLATINUM said...
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ForeverFelix PLATINUM, Catasauqua, Pennsylvania
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Love it =) Great job! I love how you described her and the scene in generally...very, very good. Keep writing!
Katie_Grey DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 22 2010 at 10:38 pm
Katie_Grey DIAMOND, Leipsic, Ohio
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This poem is truly artistic... i love it!

It has a very in depth kind of mystery with beautiful imagery.

great job!

Damara...C GOLD said...
on Aug. 22 2010 at 10:06 pm
Damara...C GOLD, Mings Bight, Other
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wow awesome i like the description too ur good it kinda reminds me of ballett too
HeatherBee BRONZE said...
on Aug. 22 2010 at 10:04 pm
HeatherBee BRONZE, I Live In, Texas
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i like it:)) great word choice!! ^^ it was beautiful, good job!
JohnDeereGirl DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 22 2010 at 9:11 pm
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This is beautiful! It really reminds me of ballet.
Minderella PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 21 2010 at 2:03 am
Minderella PLATINUM, Parker, Colorado
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I really like how descriptive you are in this poem.  It adds a lot to the message.  Good job :)