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Written 16th July 2025

Choose One Image Prompt Poetry Contest

Sponsored by: Mystic Rose Rose - Image prompt no. 2

I am playing with mommy’s make up While she’s tired and putting her feet up I’m supposed to be having rest too But face painting’s a fun thing to do. Mommy placed the curlers in my hair She tells me it gives me added flair So I’m painting my face, as mom does Hoping it makes her happy heart buzz. My hair will become curly whirly And my face decidedly girly With my lips covered in red lipstick Blusher on my cheeks, and green eyelids. Mommy is bound to have a surprise When she wakes up and opens her eyes I'm sure she'll say that I look charming Don't know what she means by self harming.

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 7/17/2025 4:10:00 AM

Beryl, too funny. You've touched a very interesting subject with great humor and perspective into the mind of a child as well. The confluence of adult thinking covers the idea really well! Smiles!!

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 7/18/2025 2:54:00 AM

Thank you Duke, I remember the days when me and my sisters would go through our mother’s clothes and make-up, a girl’s got to learn I suppose… Beryl

Terry Flood

Date: 7/17/2025 2:51:00 AM

Oh dear… mummy will be chuffed as nuts. A fun entry for the contest, Beryl

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 7/18/2025 2:48:00 AM

Thank you Terry, I dare say mummy will go crackers seeing her make-up splattered and tattered… Beryl

Sara Baker

Date: 7/16/2025 4:40:00 PM

a delightful poem and response for the poetry contest! enjoyed the read

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 7/17/2025 12:40:00 AM

Thank you Sara, I’m pleased you enjoyed the read… Beryl

John Read

Date: 7/16/2025 10:43:00 AM

Love your poem and cute picture sister Beryl, good luck in the contest.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 7/16/2025 2:50:00 PM

Thank you brother John, it’s not about a win in a contest, more about the contest inspiring one to write… Sis Beryl

Jan Allison

Date: 7/16/2025 10:41:00 AM

Beryl this is so delightful, I was going to choose this image but not sure if I will now as yours is so good! hugs Jan x

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 7/16/2025 2:47:00 PM

Thank you Jan, I’m sure whatever you write will be an absolute delight… Hugs returned, Beryl

Bill Baker

Date: 7/16/2025 7:00:00 AM

A precious picture to go with this well-written cute poem, my friend. This is a good entry for the contes! Good Luck! Excellent rhyming! A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 7/16/2025 2:04:00 PM

Thank you Bill for your comment and the good luck wish, the picture came from Mystic Rose Rose the contest’s sponsor.. Beryl