Masterpiece

Paint me.. 
a picture of disaster
of Self pity 
of little worth

of meaninglessness 

on a cornflower blue background
and red brush strokes

signify me..

put me on canvas
on display
for all to see and
criticize

because even 
free wine and
hors d’oeuvres
will never be 
enough

this grand 
opening
isn’t for them

or even
for you
it 
is 
for
Me

I am a masterpiece
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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March 28, 2011 at 3:16 PM
Congratulations on your poem being featured this week, Melissa
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March 28, 2011 at 5:44 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved featured poem this week Melissa. Love, Carol
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