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Derelict Beauty

plastic surgery
features are frozen in time
grimace locked in place


3~14~15
Three line poetry contest – Debbie Guzzi

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Val Brooklyn Rogers Blk Panther

March 24, 2015 at 4:57 PM

Hey Jan nice shot. Great words. To much plastic surgery can be a real turn off sometimes. Wow!!

Jan Allison

March 24, 2015 at 4:59 PM

Thanks Val:-) Hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

March 19, 2015 at 10:31 AM

Catwoman! Great write.

Jan Allison

March 24, 2015 at 4:59 PM

Thanks Armand - yes that is what she is known as:-) Hugs jan xx

Bl Devnath

March 17, 2015 at 2:23 PM

You brave have a strong pen with strong imagination that's clear from this poem. Beautiful derelict beauty adorned. Good luck in the contest. Loved always my lovely friend,bl

Jan Allison

March 17, 2015 at 2:34 PM

Thanks BL I do try to go for a different take on the theme :-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight

March 16, 2015 at 9:19 PM

Extremely clever, Jan! Wow...an eye opener! Also, good Senryu. GL in the contest. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison

March 17, 2015 at 2:16 AM

Thanks Sandra:-) Hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

March 16, 2015 at 6:36 AM

What a fitting write (and picture) to bring awareness to the negative side of cosmetic surgery. We must learn to accept the aging process with dignity, even if one is drawn in by the temptation to stay looking young and beautiful. Hugs // paul

Jan Allison

March 16, 2015 at 8:44 AM

Thanks Paul - not sure if my take on the theme is derelict beauty but i went for it all the same:-) Hugs Jan xx

Nette Onclaud

March 15, 2015 at 4:44 PM

the myth of plastic makeover well done, jan... looks like a transvestite, yayy.. best wishes!.. huggs

Jan Allison

March 15, 2015 at 5:09 PM

LOL Nette I am hoping she looks a bit better these days! Hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux

March 15, 2015 at 9:46 AM

Disturbing! Bravo Jan. this woman looks like Mickey Rourke.

Jan Allison

March 15, 2015 at 10:34 AM

wrote the poem - found the picture - I read she paid $4 million for surgery ... I guess money can't buy you everything! Hugs jan xx

Eileen Manassian

March 15, 2015 at 8:37 AM

WOW! I've seen this photo before and it makes me so sad. Lebanon....People come from all over the Middle East here to have cosmetic surgery. Looks and appearance are SO important here. I sometimes feel tempted myself.... WONDERFUL write about what can go wrong, sweetie! Sending you hugs for taking SUCH a unique take on the contest. YOU ROCK! Did you get my tongue in cheek comment about writing and sensual comedy together! ;) Wouldn't that be something!

Jan Allison

March 15, 2015 at 8:42 AM

You are stunning in every way Eileen do not be tempted my lovely friend - I saw your comment and replied ... maybe one day but not at the moment .... it could be an interesting write!!!!:-) Hugs Jan xx

Njeri Hunjeri

March 15, 2015 at 6:59 AM

Million dollar look! Millions got a taste, not! All the best in the contest Jan

Jan Allison

March 15, 2015 at 8:28 AM

Thanks for dropping by Njeri:-) Hugs jan xx

Shane Cooper

March 15, 2015 at 2:44 AM

To some people appearance is the ultimate need in their life. If this brings them peace of soul why should we negate it. For myself love and friendship outway's all. Looks mean nothing to what is in ones heart and soul. A true friend is a rare and beautiful thing worth more than Life itself. Love Shane xxx

Jan Allison

March 15, 2015 at 5:53 AM

Thanks for dropping by Shane:-) Hugs jan x

Arthur Vaso

March 15, 2015 at 12:28 AM

I have never understood, in most cases plastic surgery erases the beauty, not enhances it! Well in most cases, I am quite happy with my breast enlargements!

Jan Allison

March 15, 2015 at 5:51 AM

LOL Arthur - are you having your butt done too - have seen some celebs that look like they have a shelf to sit on lol:-( hugs Jan xx

Riss Ryker

March 14, 2015 at 9:51 PM

Awesome, Jan! That was the PERFECT description of plastic surgery. Loved it!

Jan Allison

March 14, 2015 at 9:54 PM

Sadly it can end up in disaster:-) Hugs Jan xx

David Mohn

March 14, 2015 at 8:10 PM

Love it Jan...clever

Jan Allison

March 14, 2015 at 8:11 PM

Thanks so much David:-) Hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

March 14, 2015 at 7:27 PM

oh my, this is so funny with the picture. What the heck??? hahahaha You are clever to think of doing a person's face.

Jan Allison

March 14, 2015 at 7:29 PM

Not sure if it is what Debbie will be looking for but to me it is derelict beauty! Hugs jan xx

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

March 14, 2015 at 6:59 PM

I literally jumped when that picture came up! LOL...yikes, who is that? that's a plastic surgery nightmare!

Jan Allison

March 14, 2015 at 7:04 PM

Jocelyn Wildenstein is here name - worth reading about it - she has allegedly spent $4 million on plastic surgery! hugs Jan xx

James Fraser

March 14, 2015 at 6:01 PM

It beggars belief why people do this to themselves, I simply don't understand. Good luck in Debbies contest, hugs//James xx

Jan Allison

March 14, 2015 at 6:21 PM

I guess people don't think of the risks James - I mean would you seriously pay thousands of pounds to look like this - I read she actually paid $4 million on surgery to look more 'cat like' for her husband - she is known as 'catwoman' :-) Hugs Jan xx

Casarah Nance

March 14, 2015 at 5:28 PM

yikes.

Jan Allison

March 14, 2015 at 5:29 PM

that says it all! Hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer

March 14, 2015 at 5:07 PM

great poem to accompany the photo! don't understand how anyone can do that and be happy with the results!

Jan Allison

March 14, 2015 at 5:09 PM

Sad isn't it - I guess they don't think it will ever happen to 'them' and no amount of corrective surgery is ever going to repair the damage:-( Hugs jan xx

Charmaine Chircop

March 14, 2015 at 4:26 PM

Plastic surgery...Many a times they look so fake and no expressions in the face.I do believe that every wrinkle I will have is a blessing of another year on earth. : ) But no offense to anyone who believes the contrary.I dont want ti make botox enemies : ). I dont know how some women even do it in their ars* ..lol : )

Jan Allison

March 14, 2015 at 5:01 PM

LOL I guess ms Jolie may have had a few nips and tucks along the way - as for her mouth I think she looks like a trout lol

Charmaine Chircop

March 14, 2015 at 4:32 PM

But Jesus..How can they have a smooth baby arse with that silicone which is like a hard piece of chicken fillet..They should invest in coconut oil or petroleum jelly ...it comes even cheaper ..The pound shop will do their trick..Lol: ) : ).

Charmaine Chircop

March 14, 2015 at 4:29 PM

Mind you ,Im jealous for angelina jolie's hot lips.I do think she had some botox there?Do you?They are so plump and without any lip gloss : )

Jan Allison

March 14, 2015 at 4:27 PM

lol Charma guess they want their arris to be as smooth as a baby's bottom lol:-) Hugs Jan xx

Laura Leiser

March 14, 2015 at 3:07 PM

I've seen this photo before...absolutely scary! Thankfully, most plastic surgery doesn't turn out THIS bad! Ha!!

Jan Allison

March 14, 2015 at 3:13 PM

So so sad when a beautiful woman ends up scarred for life - it really must be a nightmare - I am just going to grow old disgracefully lol:-) Hugs jan xx

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