Glitz Glam

In the world of glitz and glam 
Allured she was to it's shine
Seeing dollar signs and adventure
To become a different kind

She knew the door she was going through
For in media spread it tells
To ignore it's hidden obstacles
And it's abyss of darkened hells

The photographers leer surely professional
Capturing an innocent in her pose
Cogs turning in his background
As his willingness in him grows

A click, the shutter, then charm
As he instructs her every move
Closer he becomes to the intended
His needle to be in her groove

As she lies there spent and used
Like so many in past years before
Distraught, fading dollar signs
Saying goodbye from the glitz glam floor










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Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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July 17, 2011 at 12:15 PM
This is so sad my friend. It gives me the picture of an innocent young girl who wants to be rich and famous and is willing to do whatever it takes to get there. Then she finds these people who make and break stars are wolves who use and discard more than they help. Good job here. God Bless, JB
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June 26, 2011 at 5:58 AM
Interesting work that can apply to so many areas of life..Very creative and insightful work that should get you noticed..Enjoyed reading this morn..Thanks for stopping by..Your comment was uplifting..I remember when Rocky was run over by a suv..He ran from us into the road..My husband went to him and picked him up..We took off to the vet..Before we got there Rocky was up looking trying to see where he was going..Rocky had internal injuries and a broken leg..Ignoring the leg he stood..Sara
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June 26, 2011 at 6:00 AM
I was giving human qualities to the Eagle..I have read that an Eagle rises above the storm..Since I don't see Eagles here (even though there is a Southern Eagle),I really don't know about there characterists..Have a great day!Sara
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June 24, 2011 at 7:08 PM
Hi James. an insightful write on a broken dream. I really enjoyed it.
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