A Fallen Star

she was above the skies before her time,
praised under the pillow of clouds...
the finest actress alive,
unreached atop the pedastool of angels.
soon fame brought fever to her bed in space,
and mens eyes glowed as she gleamed down to earth.


Johnny Sumler
Six Lines of Poetry, Please
9-11-11
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Mehta Avatar
September 13, 2011 at 8:55 PM
Congratulations on the win in the contest of constance, Johnny
Wesley Avatar
September 13, 2011 at 8:09 PM
I'd love to know who you write about Johnny, you give her the special treatment in such a sweet way. Great one.!
Sweetheart Avatar
September 13, 2011 at 3:53 PM
CONGRATS JOHNNY ON ANOTHER SUPER WIN FOR THIS WONDERFUL POETRY LUV.. AMAZING..
Quigley Avatar
September 13, 2011 at 10:28 AM
Nice piece Johnny. Congratulations
Taylor Avatar
September 13, 2011 at 9:17 AM
Congrats on your win, Johnny. Excellent write. Nice going. Ralph
Brown Avatar
September 13, 2011 at 8:09 AM
Congratulations on your win in Constance's "Six Lines Of Poetry, Please" contest Johnny. Love,Carol
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