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Flawed Masquerade Carnival

Flawed Masquerade Carnival Upon the midway of imperfection, The traveling human circus, “illusion” of perfection, A masquerading “mask,” in carnival unmasked, Lies “cracked” in equinox Like “torn” tickets discarded in the sawdust of dreams As the “façade” crashes down into “flawed” fragments To scatter splinters in wild spinning carousels Flinging away the costumes of sideshows All exposed wearing nothing but transparent truth. Bathed in dignity Integrity rises up shaking off ballyhooed dust Shuts out the carney’s “broken” come-ons, Taunts and barkers no longer entice, Clothed in capes woven of calypso sunlight Scarred arms, no longer concealed, Reach out to clasp thundering pure moonbeams Discarding charade’s ragged camouflage And the “imperfect” circus moves on to another town. 6-21-21 Contest: Flawed Sponsor: Constance La France Prompt words: flawed, mask, broken, cracked, façade, torn, illusion, imperfect

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Sotto Poet

Date: 7/2/2021 8:20:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Sam, you deserve it with this incredibly written poem. Blessings and kindest regards

Sam Kauffman
Date: 7/2/2021 9:54:00 AM

Hi Lasaad! Thank you for your congratulations and gracious message. Wasn't sure what to do with the theme as there were so many ways to go. But, I am simply delighted with the results in the contests. Hope you are well. Sending you blessings!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/2/2021 8:01:00 AM

Integrity rises up shaking off ballyhooed dust Well said. Congratulations!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 7/2/2021 9:50:00 AM

Thank you so much Chris. The prompt words were a wonderful challenge to delve into the contest theme.

Constance La France

Date: 6/25/2021 4:58:00 PM

Sam, congratulations on your win in my Writing Prompt - Flawed _ Challenge with your wonderful poem. Good use of the required words, love_ Constance

Sam Kauffman
Date: 7/2/2021 9:49:00 AM

Hi Constance! Thank you for your note of congratulations and for your placement. Once again, loved your prompt words providing a wonderful opportunity to explore the concept of "Flawed." Sending you perfect blessings!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 6/24/2021 8:43:00 PM

Beautiful creation. Congratulations!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/25/2021 12:01:00 PM

Many thanks and much gratitude for your gracious message of compliment and congratulations Chris. So happy you liked it!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/22/2021 11:34:00 AM

You used the allocated words well in your thought provoking verse Sam. I hope you are well and having a good week. Best of luck in the contest, over fork over. Tom

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/23/2021 9:17:00 AM

Hi Tom! Thank you for your message. These prompts kept bringing to mind a human circus and our desire to move toward perfection. So grateful for your visit. All is well. Hope you are doing well. Over Fork Over!