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Gardens Grey

Pardon my Gardens; they're withered and grey:
Unkempt and wild and quite defiled
Given my odd and reclusive ways:
Eccentric is my fashion style

Look at Life through special glass:
I see it all now magnified
But my gardens grey, my cage, alas!
Damn society- be defied!

You should truly be in pictures,
You were born for it, you see:
Nevermind your fear and stricture;
What a starlet you would be!

Come and visit my grey gardens:
Bring your cameras; we will talk
Mother and I have long been hardened
By the way the others balk!

Jackie O. was in the know,
And embarrassed by our home
We let her in since she was kin
Though we sought to be alone

I am Edith Bouvier Beale,
A model once I was
Did cabaret 'til my dying day
When the flies began to buzz

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Juliet Ligon Date: 4/18/2018 12:05:00 PM Creative write! Login to Reply

Mark Peterson Date: 12/16/2013 1:47:00 AM Delightful, coherent write--as good as anything out there. I loved the last two lines of each stanza, which means you really delivered the rhyme. Login to Reply Just That Archaic Poet Date: 12/17/2013 11:34:00 AM Thanks, Mark! Try to find the two different documentaries on the Beales of "Grey Gardens" and watch them; it's the only way to truly appreciate the character of "Little Edie" :)

Laura Breidenthal Date: 12/12/2013 8:52:00 AM Thrilling poem and very creative! I was entertained throughout with your vivid imagery. It flowed nicely and had a very eccentric touch. Very much enjoyed reading. : ) Always. Laura Login to Reply Just That Archaic Poet Date: 12/17/2013 11:31:00 AM Thank you, Laura; much appreciated :)

Richard Lamoureux Date: 12/9/2013 6:02:00 PM Very well written Chan, You were inspired! Login to Reply Just That Archaic Poet Date: 12/10/2013 5:31:00 AM Thanks, my friend :)

Joseph Matose Date: 12/8/2013 1:18:00 AM I wish to share your lash grey gardens, Chan. They sound to me paradise enough. Thanks Buddy! Friend, JM Login to Reply Just That Archaic Poet Date: 12/8/2013 6:15:00 AM Thanks for stopping by and for the read and reply, JM :)

David Fisher Date: 12/3/2013 8:34:00 PM Enjoyable story and the title really drew me in, too. Login to Reply Just That Archaic Poet Date: 12/4/2013 12:11:00 PM Thanks, David; much appreciated :)

Painted Hunter Date: 12/3/2013 10:37:00 AM Very cool....and smooth. Well done! Login to Reply Just That Archaic Poet Date: 12/3/2013 12:48:00 PM Thanks, Caleb! :)