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  Written 16th July 2025

Choose One Image Prompt Poetry Contest

Sponsored by: Mystic Rose Rose - Image prompt no. 2

 

 

Making Up

I am playing with mommy’s make up
While she’s tired and putting her feet up
I’m supposed to be having rest too
But face painting’s a fun thing to do.

Mommy placed the curlers in my hair
She tells me it gives me added flair
So I’m painting my face, as mom does
Hoping it makes her happy heart buzz.

My hair will become curly whirly
And my face decidedly girly 
With my lips covered in red lipstick 
Blusher on my cheeks, and green eyelids.

Mommy is bound to have a surprise
When she wakes up and opens her eyes 
I'm sure she'll say that I look charming
Don't know what she means by self harming.

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Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/21/2025 8:31:00 AM A charming write with an ending that leaves us breathless with worry for her mother. Congrats, Beryl! Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 7/23/2025 2:07:00 PM Thank you Kim, couldn’t think of another ending, yes it would be a worry for a mother… Beryl

Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/19/2025 3:05:00 PM So much fun. Congrats on your win. Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 7/19/2025 6:05:00 PM Thank you Richard… Beryl

Sara Kendrick Date: 7/19/2025 6:12:00 AM Congratulations on your winning work in this unique contest. Way to go. Sara K Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 7/19/2025 6:04:00 PM Thank you Sara, dry much appreciated… Beryl

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri Date: 7/19/2025 4:59:00 AM Fantastic poem reminds me of my childhood as well as my childern , always after playing with make up, my son likes to draw on walls with eyeliner ahh! Kudos for this relatable poem! Plz also read and comment on my newest poem too. Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 7/19/2025 6:03:00 PM Thank you very much, will read your poem… Beryl

Duke Beaufort Date: 7/17/2025 4:10:00 AM Beryl, too funny. You've touched a very interesting subject with great humor and perspective into the mind of a child as well. The confluence of adult thinking covers the idea really well! Smiles!! Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 7/18/2025 2:54:00 AM Thank you Duke, I remember the days when me and my sisters would go through our mother’s clothes and make-up, a girl’s got to learn I suppose… Beryl

Terry Flood Date: 7/17/2025 2:51:00 AM Oh dear… mummy will be chuffed as nuts. A fun entry for the contest, Beryl Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 7/18/2025 2:48:00 AM Thank you Terry, I dare say mummy will go crackers seeing her make-up splattered and tattered… Beryl

Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 7/16/2025 4:40:00 PM a delightful poem and response for the poetry contest! enjoyed the read Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 7/17/2025 12:40:00 AM Thank you Sara, I’m pleased you enjoyed the read… Beryl

John Read Date: 7/16/2025 10:43:00 AM Love your poem and cute picture sister Beryl, good luck in the contest. Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 7/16/2025 2:50:00 PM Thank you brother John, it’s not about a win in a contest, more about the contest inspiring one to write… Sis Beryl

Jan Allison Date: 7/16/2025 10:41:00 AM Beryl this is so delightful, I was going to choose this image but not sure if I will now as yours is so good! hugs Jan x Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 7/16/2025 2:47:00 PM Thank you Jan, I’m sure whatever you write will be an absolute delight… Hugs returned, Beryl

Bill Baker Date: 7/16/2025 7:00:00 AM A precious picture to go with this well-written cute poem, my friend. This is a good entry for the contes! Good Luck! Excellent rhyming! A poet friend in Texas, Bill Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 7/16/2025 2:04:00 PM Thank you Bill for your comment and the good luck wish, the picture came from Mystic Rose Rose the contest’s sponsor.. Beryl