Nette Onclaud Poet Free verse

Society's Pomp

Often, people think themselves as objects
like remodeled decor hyped for exhibition...
they wear glittered masks and live
in the affirmation of others through false pride,
consumed  by society's materialistic demands.
I notice pretentious vogue glossed with aging skin : 
and when compelled to be like them—
ballroom furniture and power- hungry clowns--
I awaken my inner child, lithesome and more excited at
star-gazing than imitating worldly, rusted pomp.

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 Ir0nic ZiNk 's What Is Society Contest
9/28/2016

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Kim Rodrigues October 20, 2016 at 8:11 AM Well said, Nette! Congrats on POTD!

Carrie Richards October 2, 2016 at 3:58 PM You never disappoint,,,,, regardless of the subject,.... This is a winner Nette !! YOU awaken my inner child, lithesome and more excited at star-gazing than imitating worldly, rusted pomp. Congratulations as a winner in my eyes!

Beautiful Scars October 2, 2016 at 3:54 PM Double congrats sweet Nette! You rock! :)-luloo

Paul Callus October 2, 2016 at 2:01 PM You show up artificiality and materialistic demands for what they truly are, Nette! Society needs to take a good honest look at itself! ~ Congratulations on p.o.t.d. Hugs // paul

Eve Roper September 29, 2016 at 9:40 PM Wonderful, Nette, congratulations on Poem of the Day Hugs

Seosamh De Burca September 29, 2016 at 2:52 PM Congrats on your P.O.T.W. selection. A sharp reflection on today's society, well done.

Ralph Sergi September 29, 2016 at 12:11 PM Hi nette: Great provocative poem on the human condition.

Anne-Lise Andresen September 29, 2016 at 11:55 AM - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. Nette :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud September 29, 2016 at 11:51 AM thanks all dear soupers for the sweet congrats... i didn't know of this POTD feature till i got your messages... huggs!

Daniel Turner September 29, 2016 at 9:20 AM Back to say congratulations Nette, on POTD. Well deserved.

Alexis Y. September 29, 2016 at 9:08 AM Hi Nette, This is a good take on the theme. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved. Enjoy the honor:-) Alexis

Jan Allison September 29, 2016 at 7:25 AM many congrats on POTD a great take on the theme Nette:-) hugs Jan xx

Joanna Daniel September 29, 2016 at 1:47 AM Great last two lines, Nette:) congratulations on POTD:)

CayCay Godwin September 28, 2016 at 9:08 AM Love your thoughts, they seemingly echo mine and are delivered creatively and intelligently. I am absorbing the fact that just 5 minutes ago I finished my entry, went to post, and poof - contest filled and gone. I didn't make it, so now, as a Libra, I must decide to post or not to post sans contest! Will 'write' soon, I would not forget Nette ... Hugs, CayCay

Beautiful Scars September 28, 2016 at 7:39 AM sweet Nette-love your take on this contest- there could be such a wide variety of ideas for this contest-loved this and good luck! :)-luloo

Old Man Emu September 28, 2016 at 2:29 AM Well done! Enjoyed your take on society. I'm sure many will have your back on this. Regards, Craig

Daniel Turner September 27, 2016 at 5:21 PM I feel the same way about it myself! So much truth here, nette. Every line has noteworthy substance. Just an excellent write.

Joseph May September 27, 2016 at 5:12 PM Very nicely penned Nette

Maurice Yvonne September 27, 2016 at 3:37 PM It doesn't get much better than this. An excellent write. A fav for me!

Tanis Troutman September 27, 2016 at 3:36 PM Very nice write !

Charlie Smith September 27, 2016 at 2:22 PM Not enough Botox in the world to hide rusted pomp...Good luck in the contest Nette...

Ashley Conte September 27, 2016 at 1:38 PM Societal farce I see on a daily basis; makes me wonder where we are going. Astounding poem from your fluid pen!

Barry Stebbings September 27, 2016 at 12:49 PM Very true, Nette. An antidote to pretentiousness should be taken at least once a day. Barry.