Fancy

Fancy

Fancy rushes by in silk dancing shoes,
Stars within her steps,
All plumes and feather boas 
Leaving clouds of spangles, bits of sparkle,
Floating in the air -
Trails of rainbow ribbons,
Sequins grinning as she passes,
Ignoring glares of mauve and mustard 
Clinging to sashes scattered with ducklings,
Buttons and bows hanging on 
In the spinning tornado of free floating ruffles 
As bright colored polkadots tumble ‘cross flowing capes
While beads and bangles, diamonds of dewdrops,
Strings of pearls,
Waltz with bright and shiny spangles
To bounce alongside wild menageries
Of mismatched 
Plaids that look cross eyed at checks 
To flirt
With spiraling pin strips in diagonal dances
Begging exception from lacy flounces,
Romping through grids
Yellow pink and purple green,
And twirling hems of dizzy fringes 
Revealing pearl studded petticoats 
Giggling at gossamer scarves
Under the spell of a magic wand decorated
By glittering hearts
To cast a kaleidoscope of spellbinding colors
Throwing greetings to wide eyed stares,
Amusement ogling
Fancy frolicking with Whimsy at her side -
Hugging, embracing, cousin Serendipity -
Ambling down the broad tree lined lane
In gloves and floppy hats with paisley bands
Or rhinestone tiaras
Tripping toward teatime
With scones and clotted cream.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Makama Avatar
June 29, 2020 at 2:42 PM
Witty, beautifully written and with a lot of wisdom. A big big congratulations! Well deserved.
Gaul Avatar
June 28, 2020 at 7:23 PM
Sam, such powerful use of language and rich imagery. A "fancy" bit of poetry to be sure. Congratulations on your winning placement.
Kauffman Avatar
June 28, 2020 at 11:40 PM
Hi Greg! Thank you so much! Fancy was such fun to create. The idea started with a woman who rushed by me in a parking lot. Everything was mismatched in her clothing but she just exuded "whimsy." The images just kept popping up like "fancy!" Hope you are well!
Roper Avatar
June 28, 2020 at 12:04 PM
Sam, such beauty in your imagery of a little Fancy. Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
Kauffman Avatar
June 28, 2020 at 11:33 PM
Hi Eve! So grateful for your visit and lovely words of congratulations. Thank you! She is a fun little bit of "fancy!" Hope you are well. Blessings!
Goldsmith Avatar
June 28, 2020 at 11:13 AM
Congratulations on your win. So very cute. I was there with them. So much fun they must have had. Enjoy your day.........
Kauffman Avatar
June 28, 2020 at 11:29 PM
Thank you Paula! I fell in love with Fancy's fantasical spirit of fun! Have a wonderful day!
Mcgee Avatar
June 28, 2020 at 10:46 AM
OMgoodness, this is darling and so descriptive. What a great write Sam. Congrats on your win.
Kauffman Avatar
June 28, 2020 at 11:26 PM
Hi Jeanne! Thank you so much for your visit and your congratulations! It was inspired by a lady who rushed by me - nothing matched in her outfit, but she was filled with an air of such whimsy! I just had to write about her. All the best!
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