illusion then & now
August 28, 2013 at 3:20 pm 14 comments
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dreams of fairies, swans and dolls
ruled a childhood
from the earliest dawn.
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bobby pins, tulle, satin and lace
created an illusion –
cloaked the scars on her face.
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pirouettes, arabesques, and jetes abound –
freedom of movement
in which a life could be found.
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the studio and stage –
being her only home,
where the world was shut out
and
she could feel safe on her own.
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dreaming, dancing, LIFE – they are all the same
they create an illusion
of smiles, beauty and grace
but
the reality is such
no one chooses to see –
it’s what we do to ourselves to be
what you want us to be.
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1.
WB | August 28, 2013 at 3:52 pm
Excellent.
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words4jp | August 28, 2013 at 8:53 pm
Thank you so much. Your comments are very appreciated. 😉
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acuriousgal | August 28, 2013 at 5:37 pm
Wonderful
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words4jp | August 28, 2013 at 8:26 pm
Thanks.
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theadventuresofrosebud | August 28, 2013 at 6:41 pm
I love this piece to bits! Fantastically written!
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words4jp | August 28, 2013 at 8:26 pm
Thank you so much. 😉
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findingmyinnercourage | August 28, 2013 at 7:58 pm
Exceptional!
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words4jp | August 28, 2013 at 8:26 pm
Thank you. 🙂
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typewriterpoet | August 28, 2013 at 9:31 pm
there is a bittersweetness to this at least that i perceive but lovely writing, it speaks from the soul
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words4jp | August 29, 2013 at 1:16 am
Thank you ;). xx
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ioniamartin | August 28, 2013 at 11:54 pm
This is lovely, but when isn’t your blog. I always enjoy visiting, thank you for posting such great things.
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words4jp | August 29, 2013 at 1:17 am
Thank you so much for your sweet words. 😉
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ordinarygirlinbrum | August 29, 2013 at 1:38 am
The world in which we hide ourselves… x x
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aFrankAngle | August 29, 2013 at 12:16 pm
I can sense different emotions in these words!