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Idols of the Theater

They are like two beam lights that claim the stage on a hot summer eve in the middle of a makeshift floor parkette made of wood, varnish, and lights that aim They are more than two American dollies dressed in French lace and boudoir lipsticks They are idols of the theater talking through cables and conductive material. The imagination of the viewers soar as they lose themselves in the dark curtained stage, where reality has gone dormant The only sound they hear is the tingly sounds of unfolding fans made of feather and paper, by the old vintage theater Madammes who cluck and gossip in hushed tones when the first dolly gives the other dolly, a soft kiss. The End.

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Date: 10/15/2023 10:46:00 AM
Superb writing, as usual, Vienna;-) Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest!
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Date: 10/8/2023 1:01:00 PM
- I can see you sitting there with your beautiful dress and fan made of feathers and paper, Vie Rose :) - Lovely written :) - hugs
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Date: 10/8/2023 10:58:00 AM
Kiss me softly and show how well you appreciate good actors. Hugs and blessings.
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Date: 10/8/2023 5:52:00 AM
"by the old vintage theater Madammes who cluck and gossip in hushed tones when the first dolly gives the other dolly, a soft kiss." Lovely imagery and delightful use of language. They are just people, like you and I -- what sets them apart is, they can, for a performance, be vividly something that they are not. Like Sunday mass, and soapbox politicians. Blessings my friend. Excellent writing!
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Date: 10/8/2023 1:10:00 AM
I loved this, well done!
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Date: 10/7/2023 8:14:00 PM
so cute and creative, would loved to be there at the theatre, thanks Rose, have a sweet sunday
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Date: 10/7/2023 5:36:00 PM
I thoroughly enjoyed this poem. It reminded me of a black and white movie without sound. Kelli
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Date: 10/7/2023 12:56:00 PM
Thank you Rose for taking me along on this poetic journey you've so magically created.
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Date: 10/7/2023 8:05:00 AM
I felt like i was sitting in a theatre as a spectator, as you show us this story about the reality of these dolls! Is way beyond what they seem. How profound and intriguing. I can really see a storyteller in you and i must say u do that also very poetically! I would love to read more of these from you as this one i read it twice slowly and every time i pondered and felt deep! Great ending also! Another fave for me
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Date: 10/7/2023 6:41:00 AM
I really like your take on this title, you did it really well.. When I saw it, I saw it in a negative context, but you have done it so positively...lovely ending with a kiss...
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Date: 10/7/2023 6:02:00 AM
You really created a unique word portrait here Rose. I had to read it twice because some of the language I'm not familiar with. You seem to know what you're talking about. Very nice and descriptive
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Date: 10/7/2023 4:46:00 AM
Love the line 'where reality has become dormant'--profound and insightful whether on stage or on TV. I also liked the last four lines...the old theater Madammes." Well done! Enjoy your Saturday, Sara
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