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Languid

She had a languid demeanor as all eyes were upon her.
Her face like porcelain, never allowing a smile to occur.
Along the red carpet she gracefully stepped slowly,
Not considering others, as if she felt them somehow lowly.

An elegant gown draped over her perfect goddess like form.
On such an icy night, it was hardly designed to keep her warm
Her delicate hands were pale, fingers slender, nails pearly.
She was not a minute late, nor even a minute early.

Pausing for a camera shot, she took a pose utterly divine.
Her ruby red lips caught the light as they shone like wine. 
Raven hair shimmered caught by the cameraman’s flashes.
Her blue eyes beguiled, with the languid flutter of lashes.

Ushered to her seat, she failed to acknowledge anyone.
Many engaged in conversation and many drinking having fun.
She spoke not a word. Still no smile from her beautiful lips.
The wine poured, she raised a glass and took tiny sips.

When a question was directed to her, she answered politely.
Obvious she felt otherwise concerned or discomfort slightly.
Her undeniable beauty, that she must be adored, belied her.
Reason for the languid demeanor, the empty chair beside her.

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Bill Baker Date: 8/24/2023 4:53:00 PM Your contest entries rock, SV! Awesome imagery and descriptions of the subject. The closing line was intense and thought provoking. Thanks for guiding me to these three, SV. Well worth the time I took to read them. I haven't tried a contest yet, but may in the future. A poet friend in Texas, Bill Login to Reply Speaks Volumes Date: 11/27/2023 11:02:00 AM Bill I cant imagine why I haven't replied to your wonderful comment. Thank you so much.

Constance La France Date: 7/21/2023 9:37:00 AM Speaks, wonderful poem and congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge L Words ! Login to Reply Speaks Volumes Date: 7/21/2023 11:23:00 AM Thank you Constance. Your contests are a delight as they allow absolute freedom, to create a poem of choice. I wish the alphabet would never end.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/20/2023 2:17:00 PM - Back with a well-deserved congratulations, S.V. :) - hugs Login to Reply Speaks Volumes Date: 7/20/2023 5:38:00 PM Thanks so much Anne-Lise.

Valsa George Date: 7/18/2023 9:03:00 PM Without doubt, your description affirms that she is a tantalizing beauty. But her lips are not lit with a smile and her demeanour is languid. She is not interested in the people admiringly looking at her..... not because she is proud or arrogant but because she is missing someone. The empty chair suggests that . Great poetry, dear SV Login to Reply Speaks Volumes Date: 7/18/2023 10:41:00 PM I am so glad that you saw the description of my "L" word in my poem Valsa. That is what I had hoped for. Thank you for your thoughtful comment. SV

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/16/2023 10:51:00 AM - Beauty and glamor do not make life happy ... - A poem with many details ... lovely written :)- Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs Login to Reply Speaks Volumes Date: 7/16/2023 11:38:00 AM You are so right Anne-Lise, but I wouldn't mind being that way to test the theory !!! Glad you liked this one. Thank you for your lovely comment ( and the hugs) , Best wishes from SV.

Joe Dimino Date: 7/16/2023 8:55:00 AM Great writing! Excellent, profound poetry. Once one has an image to uphold and propagate, one then feels greater need to stay aloof. I would rather go through life with my hair down, though there is little of that left. "Pausing for a camera shot, she took a pose utterly divine. Her ruby red lips caught the light as they shone like wine. Raven hair shimmered caught by the cameraman’s flashes. Her blue eyes beguiled, with the languid flutter of lashes." Captivating scene. Login to Reply Speaks Volumes Date: 7/16/2023 11:41:00 AM Glad you liked it Joe. Thanks for commenting. Its nice to know that its been appreciated. Very best wishes from me.