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Seven Deadly Sins series (Pride).

Queen of None

On a pedestal of likes and fame, 
She built her own, perfect game.
She curates a world of flawless grace, 
A single smile on a perfect face.
She wears the crown of filters and light, 
The final girl in a digital night.

She scrolls through screens with practiced hand,
And sees the users across the land.
But feels no joy, no true delight,
Just coldness in the pale blue light.
For in her heart,  polished stone,
She thinks she did it all alone.

The mirror's glass, a phone's bright gleam, 
Shows the star of every stream.
She cannot falter, cannot fail, 
And won't engage in a real-world tale.
She builds her brand with every post, 
And scorns the ones who matter most.

But in her soul, a hollow ache, 
For all the realness she won't take.
The empty comments, the silent scroll,
The woman who has lost control.
The queen of feed, and yet of none,
Beneath a cold and lonely sun.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Godwin Avatar
September 26, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Jami, I was enthralled with the tone and imagery. I don't know why you labelled it free verse when you did such a great job rhyming your lines. 2nd Stanza, 3 line, o needs n to make no and I think in the last stanza, ueen is looking for a q. Forgive me, I spent many moons proofreading as part of my job. Great feel and impact to your piece.
Patterson Avatar
September 27, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Thank you for that, I appreciate that you told me I wrote this one on my phone and sometimes the letters don't want to work.
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