Fashion On Display

When fashions get their own displays
Arranged in a museum,
It’s guaranteed that I will be
One person who will see ‘em.

I study all the sketches and
The mannequins all dressed
In fancy outfits sure to leave
All comers quite impressed.

Today, at the Mizrahi show,
The staff did help contrive
To take the dresses, coats and gowns
And make them come alive.

For after gazing at the clothes
Most artfully on view,
There was a film where models
In those threads came strutting through.

As wonderful as garments look
When hanging there, inert,
It’s so much better when we see
The swaying of a skirt.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Johnson Avatar
May 18, 2016 at 5:55 PM
It is amazing ilene, how you find so many different topics to comment on and how you bring such a unique viewpoint to.
Mcleod Avatar
May 16, 2016 at 3:29 PM
interesting subject Ilene
Makama Avatar
May 16, 2016 at 10:15 AM
Salute to your pen and a well done to the mind out of which this sea of wisdom emanated. A definite 7
Rigoler Avatar
May 10, 2016 at 6:00 PM
Nicely written, Ilene. What genre of fashions did you see – ancient or modern? Thanks again for reading my humor. Best regards. / M
Bauer Avatar
May 12, 2016 at 4:04 PM
hey maurice! the fashions i saw were created by isaac mizrahi, who is contemporary and still doing his thing. thank you for reading and commenting...
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 10, 2016 at 5:29 PM
You have a magical way with words that delights Ilene. Perfect rhyme so lyrically appealing! #7. ; )
Bauer Avatar
May 12, 2016 at 4:03 PM
connie - i thank you for your ongoing support. it means a lot to me!
Spagnola Avatar
May 10, 2016 at 5:24 PM
Ilene, your rhymes have created a beautiful image of color, history, and femininity!!Your final stanza put it all in motion for me. So original, historic and full of beauty. Solid ~7+....with enjoyment:)...peace, jill
Bauer Avatar
May 12, 2016 at 4:02 PM
thank you so much for that lovely comment, jill! much appreciated...
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