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Society's Pomp

Often, people think themselves as objects like remodeled decor hyped for exhibition... they wear glittered masks and live in the affirmation of others through false pride, consumed by society's materialistic demands. I notice pretentious vogue glossed with aging skin : and when compelled to be like them— ballroom furniture and power- hungry clowns-- I awaken my inner child, lithesome and more excited at star-gazing than imitating worldly, rusted pomp. .................... Ir0nic ZiNk 's What Is Society Contest 9/28/2016

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/20/2016 8:11:00 AM

Well said, Nette! Congrats on POTD!

Carrie Richards

Date: 10/2/2016 3:58:00 PM

You never disappoint,,,,, regardless of the subject,.... This is a winner Nette !! YOU awaken my inner child, lithesome and more excited at star-gazing than imitating worldly, rusted pomp. Congratulations as a winner in my eyes!

Lu Loo

Date: 10/2/2016 3:54:00 PM

Double congrats sweet Nette! You rock! :)-luloo

Paul Callus

Date: 10/2/2016 2:01:00 PM

You show up artificiality and materialistic demands for what they truly are, Nette! Society needs to take a good honest look at itself! ~ Congratulations on p.o.t.d. Hugs // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 9/29/2016 9:40:00 PM

Wonderful, Nette, congratulations on Poem of the Day Hugs

Seosamh De Burca

Date: 9/29/2016 2:52:00 PM

Congrats on your P.O.T.W. selection. A sharp reflection on today's society, well done.

Ralph Sergi

Date: 9/29/2016 12:11:00 PM

Hi nette: Great provocative poem on the human condition.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/29/2016 11:55:00 AM

- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. Nette :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/29/2016 11:51:00 AM

thanks all dear soupers for the sweet congrats... i didn't know of this POTD feature till i got your messages... huggs!

Daniel Turner

Date: 9/29/2016 9:20:00 AM

Back to say congratulations Nette, on POTD. Well deserved.

Alexis Y.

Date: 9/29/2016 9:08:00 AM

Hi Nette, This is a good take on the theme. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved. Enjoy the honor:-) Alexis

Jan Allison

Date: 9/29/2016 7:25:00 AM

many congrats on POTD a great take on the theme Nette:-) hugs Jan xx

Joanna Daniel

Date: 9/29/2016 1:47:00 AM

Great last two lines, Nette:) congratulations on POTD:)

Caycay Jennings

Date: 9/28/2016 9:08:00 AM

Love your thoughts, they seemingly echo mine and are delivered creatively and intelligently. I am absorbing the fact that just 5 minutes ago I finished my entry, went to post, and poof - contest filled and gone. I didn't make it, so now, as a Libra, I must decide to post or not to post sans contest! Will 'write' soon, I would not forget Nette ... Hugs, CayCay

Lu Loo

Date: 9/28/2016 7:39:00 AM

sweet Nette-love your take on this contest- there could be such a wide variety of ideas for this contest-loved this and good luck! :)-luloo

Old Man Emu

Date: 9/28/2016 2:29:00 AM

Well done! Enjoyed your take on society. I'm sure many will have your back on this. Regards, Craig

Daniel Turner

Date: 9/27/2016 5:21:00 PM

I feel the same way about it myself! So much truth here, nette. Every line has noteworthy substance. Just an excellent write.

Joseph May

Date: 9/27/2016 5:12:00 PM

Very nicely penned Nette

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 9/27/2016 3:37:00 PM

It doesn't get much better than this. An excellent write. A fav for me!

Tanis Troutman

Date: 9/27/2016 3:36:00 PM

Very nice write !

Charlie Smith

Date: 9/27/2016 2:22:00 PM

Not enough Botox in the world to hide rusted pomp...Good luck in the contest Nette...

Ashley Conte

Date: 9/27/2016 1:38:00 PM

Societal farce I see on a daily basis; makes me wonder where we are going. Astounding poem from your fluid pen!

Barry Stebbings

Date: 9/27/2016 12:49:00 PM

Very true, Nette. An antidote to pretentiousness should be taken at least once a day. Barry.