Mail Order Maiden - Ct

I smiled invitingly, the screen 
Revealed woman of my ideal
Russian silk beauty, pure, unseen 
Pillow lips, brush eyelash appeal 

I said I could serve her well, my earnings
Would purchase nicest things of her yearnings 
I'll fly her here, get her spousal visa
Her eyes alight, replied, "Sure... I'm Leeza" 

" I need a man on good money" 
I smiled, " Two fifty salary" 
Her sqint, " Oh, it is that each month?" 
Sense shrieked above smooth aesthetic 

Her theme clearly spelt pretentious 
 - Need to switch her off, tremendous 



2nd September 2020 

Written for Contest:  Charronet
Sponsor: Charles Messina
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Allison Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 10:20 AM
lol I once wrote about an internet bride your poem made me smile:-) Many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Kauffman Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 9:22 AM
Sigrid, this is a delightful wink and a smile with a heavy dose of irony and reality about intentions. Really nice imagery that carries your theme. And, there is a sadness about the man's loneliness and desire for a mate. Congratulations on your HM.
Messina Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 6:16 AM
Sigrid, Thanks for entering my contest. I agree with Carolyn...there are many a woman who will only date a wealthy soul. Your format was off on the last stanza or this would have placed higher. Congratulations on your placement. All the best...Charlie
Wolf Avatar
September 4, 2020 at 11:17 AM
Ha, ha! I very like! ~ Igor Fofoofnik
May Avatar
September 2, 2020 at 3:02 PM
Interesting write my friend! Well done!
Ermine Avatar
September 2, 2020 at 10:03 PM
Cherries, cheers, Bobby.
Devonshire Avatar
September 2, 2020 at 9:55 AM
There actually are some women who will only date wealthy men, Sigrid. I see "wealth" differently. An abundance of love is what I seek. I like the way you ended your poem. Pretentious indeed! Hugs, Carolyn
Ermine Avatar
September 2, 2020 at 2:09 PM
Indeed! This scenario is rampant! .... Two fools who deserve each other! Thank you, Carolyn. Appreciate your time
Pandit Avatar
September 2, 2020 at 5:27 AM
At least she was honest --she wanted money above all. You built her portrait well, Sigrid. All the best.
Ermine Avatar
September 2, 2020 at 5:43 AM
Yeah, that's right. Sonnet for Contest, pretty limited scope. Easy option! Ta, Vijay
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