I wanted to make a lasting impression with a very influential crowd. So I wore my black silk to the party -- it stands out in silent poise. This delicate silver chain a subtle accent around my neck, a gift from my daughter, a treasured remembrance of a Christmas past. Suddenly, in their glamorous presence I wondered: do wrinkles show? They are all wearing gold… Self-conscious, I placed a hand on my throat hiding the trinket I love the most. The silver ring you gave me, all that’s left of us -- still on my finger, but their diamonds shine bright, so I hid my hand, and bowed my head. I was suddenly lowly, deprived, and unloved. Their hair, I noticed, all perfectly done -- color intact, mine came from a bottle, my curls untamed, frame my face, au natural. They’re all wearing designer suits, I touched my subtle black silk -- I should have worn blue. I felt the upsurge of vulnerability pump fright into my heart. I wonder: do they think I’m unattractive? Do they think I’m out of place? But the crowd was into self-admiration, No one was looking my way. They’re years behind me, I know, That makes them young, and me, old. They’re into glimmer, and show, Whatever made me think I could impress someone tonight? So I licked my wounds, took my outdated self home, A good look in the mirror said I am years ahead, and on that note I put all useless worry aside, dipped my pen, and wrote a book.
Carmen, this is such a moving piece clearly depicting the thoughts and emotions we women share when first attempting to impress. This poem is delightful, insightful, and ends on a clear note of truth. By the way, thank you for your kind words regarding "Cradle Me." What is the measure of a poet? Well, it is not by me: rather, it is by you and a number of other masters I've discovered here at Authors Den.
~~Bonnie Q
Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on November 23, 2003
There is a truth shining all the way through this. Great write!
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on November 23, 2003
Blimey took me a while to reread this after black silk, then my heart stopped racing, and I see so much beauty in this write.
Reviewed by Taylor Trenton (Reader)
Reviewed on November 23, 2003
Beautiful poem and it is a gem!
Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)
Reviewed on November 23, 2003
Brava to you Carmen...this is excellent writing...oh how I know that feeling well...you are a gem as is your poem...floria
Carmen, Except to say that you are a treasured gem, in the eyes of all that know and love you, please don't let what others think of you, or you think they think of you, change you in any way. Powerfully written piece. Lisa
Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)
Reviewed on November 23, 2003
I am years ahead,
and on that note I put all useless worry aside,
dipped my pen, and wrote a book.
Oh Carmen..you'll never know how you've assisted me in making a decision ...this poem did it! thankyou soooo much...
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... "and on that note I put all useless worry aside,
dipped my pen, and wrote a book."
"Point O-v-you" flows on its natural course, offering a poetical voice from Poetry's tongue.
I Salute You, Poet Carmen Ruggero.
What makes a great Poet is not the number of pages she/he writes,
but the number of people she/he can inspire.
You have inspired me!
Happy Healthy Day!
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Hey, Carmen. I am so glad I "bumped into" your poetry AD!
If this poem is ANY indication of your talents, my, my, my, you are quite the poet!
I shall gladly drop by and review more of your poetry!
Cheers,
Richard Vallance,
The New Pleiades
~~Bonnie Q
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and on that note I put all useless worry aside,
dipped my pen, and wrote a book.
Oh Carmen..you'll never know how you've assisted me in making a decision ...this poem did it! thankyou soooo much...
Vesna :)
Good going, Carmen.