Oscar

What reason shuns our born and lifelong vows
to celebrate the lives that sell their souls,
and conscience where a humble heart allows 
a hope for furtive thoughts a lost love stole.
While nonchalant, the world forgets its birth
and measures value by another god
whose graven gilded form defies its worth -
the tin is hidden by a gold facade.
Now Hollywood consumes the devil's sheep,
a flock who sacrificed their own sad lives;
upon the crimson carpets where they creep,
each posing in their struggle to survive.
The love that's lost for self within the smiles,
is found before the Heaven's holy trials.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Wigley Avatar
October 2, 2018 at 12:38 AM
Excellent piece, Craig, and a fave for me, thanks. Regards, Viv
Roper Avatar
February 12, 2018 at 6:52 PM
Congratulations on your win, Craig, nicely done and enjoyed reading. Hugs Eve ~`*
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February 12, 2018 at 2:12 PM
Congrats on your win, Craig.
Ashley Avatar
February 11, 2018 at 6:36 PM
A deep, intriguing and compelling sonnet Craig. There's no business like show business and its sad business of soul selling is beautifully expressed with keen use of the required words and great poetic lines. Congratulations on your wonderful second place win. ~Susan
Hamilton Avatar
February 11, 2018 at 1:34 PM
Wonderful write Craig congrats on a shared 2nd place!
Lawless Avatar
January 17, 2018 at 6:28 PM
an expose of La-La Land and its betrayals. You have woven the required words into a very nice sonnet
Cornish Avatar
January 18, 2018 at 10:44 AM
Thank you John
Leiser Avatar
January 17, 2018 at 3:57 PM
Love the rhythmic flow in your lovely sonnet, Craig...you make it look so effortless! GL in the contest. :)
Cornish Avatar
January 18, 2018 at 10:48 AM
Hi Laura, Thank you---Hope it's warmer in San Diego than where we are in Florida (just north of Tampa) --this AM 28 degrees----brrrrr
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January 17, 2018 at 1:27 PM
Such true words Craig. It's another world entirely and sadly for many, there never seems to be happiness. Amazing sonnet! ~Judy
Cornish Avatar
January 17, 2018 at 2:18 PM
Thanks so much Judith!
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January 17, 2018 at 12:21 PM
Rockin the form Craig! Excellent ink :) xomo Good luck in the contest!
Cornish Avatar
January 17, 2018 at 2:19 PM
Hi Maureen, Thank You - I rarely enter contests anymore but I couldn't resist this sonnet one.
Parker Avatar
January 17, 2018 at 12:11 PM
your sonnet made me think of Paul Simon "people bowed and prayed to the neon God they made: words of the prophet are written on the subway wall" well said poet
Cornish Avatar
January 17, 2018 at 2:30 PM
Sounds of silence would be welcome these days Frederic--Thanks
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