If I Were Famous

If I were famous – wanting to remain unseen
I’d have a secret way to leave my house.
While I’d sneak off as quiet as a mouse,
I’d have a “double” leave by limosine!

My house would have a pool inside and out!
My rooms would be so lovely and pristine
because I’d have myself (without a doubt)
a trusted staff to garden and to clean.

I’d use my money for good causes, and
I’d travel in the comfort of my jet.
Despite all that, I wouldn’t act all grand,
for never domineering could I get!

Perhaps a movie critic I would be.
I’d have a screening room. Friends I’d invite
to view new movies in my house with me.
At Oscars, in attendance I would be.

Though famous, I’d be like I am today -
still down to earth and working with my mind.
A homebody most likely I would stay,
and always I’d remember to be kind.

March 16, 2021 for Joe Sandler's If I Were Famous Poetry Contest
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Alex Avatar
May 22, 2021 at 1:15 PM
You are already very famous. Congratulations!
Y. Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 11:00 AM
Hi Andrea, If you were famous, you’d be a cool celebrity because you are down to earth. Best wishes in the contest:-) Alexis
Theraven Avatar
March 16, 2021 at 8:06 PM
Andrea, Famous enough, your jet awaits. Looking forward to your next movie review! -Richard
Mcintosh Avatar
March 16, 2021 at 1:29 PM
Lovely thoughts and I think you are famous... You're famous with words that make you a wonderful poet who belongs in print. I love you, sweet Andrea. God bless you with a win.
Dietrich Avatar
March 16, 2021 at 4:42 PM
you are too sweet, kind poet.
Pandit Avatar
March 16, 2021 at 1:00 PM
Sentiments to be admired, Andrea --some famous people indeed do that.
Milgate Avatar
March 16, 2021 at 12:54 PM
Great poem, Trusted staff seems essential, wonder what the uber rich are doing these days. Well will never know!! Nice poem good luck with contest I am sure we will see you there.
Dietrich Avatar
March 16, 2021 at 12:55 PM
they are probably getting high a lot. Something I would not be doing!
Ibeh Avatar
March 16, 2021 at 11:52 AM
Wonderful poem, Andrea:-) I definitely echo your sentiments. Good luck in the contest!
Lamoureux Avatar
March 16, 2021 at 9:26 AM
It seems your wish has already come true. I enjoy your critiques. Hugs and good luck in the contest.
Lamoureux Avatar
March 16, 2021 at 9:41 PM
You are Rich in the ways that matter. ;0)
Dietrich Avatar
March 16, 2021 at 12:56 PM
Thanks about my critiques. i am certainly not rich and famous for them. haha
Buhagiar Avatar
March 16, 2021 at 9:16 AM
Happy day dreaming Andrea. You are already rich and famous.
Dietrich Avatar
March 16, 2021 at 12:57 PM
rich in life experiences, famous only at Soup, as are many of my wonderful friends.
Hankins Avatar
March 16, 2021 at 8:38 AM
Andrea, I really enjoyed your musing about the life of the rich and famous. I loved the way your rhymes fluctuated from stanza to stanza. The rhymes did not interrupt, but contributed to, the flow of your quatrains. Nice work!
Dietrich Avatar
March 16, 2021 at 12:57 PM
I enjoyed your interesting comment on my stanzas. Thanks.
Michael Avatar
March 16, 2021 at 8:22 AM
Rich and famous you are...You are doing everything you love to do...some extra wouldn't be a bad thing...Well done.
Dietrich Avatar
March 16, 2021 at 12:58 PM
You are right about one thing. I DO normally do the things I love to do!!
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