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Staging the Night

Alabaster staircase framing chandeliers
    Picassos, Renoirs, Van Goghs lining the walls
  Marble floors, dazzling in the starlight
    Polished perfection staging the Night

  Dainties, delicacies, tray after tray
    Sweetmeats, exotic fruits, more on the way
  Debonair men in their tuxes emerge from limousines
    Women goddesses wear sequined gowns, leggy queens

  Playboys, playgirls of the Riviera making the scene
    Jealousy left wondering what it all means

Copyright © Gershon Wolf | Year Posted 2022

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Panagiota Romios Date: 8/15/2022 8:27:00 PM I have nothing against people dressing up, being elegant nor having money. I just wish it were me, Gershon.))) Shallow people range from the poor to the wealthy. Nonetheless, this is a stunning write! I love your languaging”leggy queens”.))). The drooling desire to have their money is the root of evil. Money, in and of itself is not the root of evil. As if anyone desires poverty.l a horrid lie.You did not say that. People who whoa are a bit off, think so. Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 8/16/2022 8:36:00 PM Oops. Don’t know what Happened.sheesh PR Gershon Wolf Date: 8/16/2022 7:28:00 PM Enjoy your comments here, P. Keep that pen on the accelerator, Lady!!

Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/15/2022 8:35:00 AM Apt write! Yes, one might enjoy all the pleasures in life but be left bereft in the end. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 8/16/2022 7:29:00 PM Left bereft. Right! ~ Goodnight

Michael Tor Date: 8/14/2022 9:16:00 PM Great observation Gershon the last line sums up the truth you so eloquently posed... Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 8/16/2022 7:29:00 PM Hope it's not the 'last line' I ever write... Thanks, Michael.

Shirley Hawkins Date: 8/14/2022 8:22:00 PM Goodness, maybe I could have had a little of that if my legs had been longer. Is that what it means??? Thank you, Gershon Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 8/14/2022 8:29:00 PM Ha, ha! I think that a sequined dress upgrade might have been required as well. lol. ~ Mr. Fashion Plate Himself, lemme tell ya!

Robert Gorelick Date: 8/14/2022 7:43:00 PM I would like to see the paintings mentioned, the rest leaves me uncomfortable and bored. Enjoyed! Robert Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 8/14/2022 7:55:00 PM Sounds like this poem needs a paint job! Thanks, Robert. :) gw

Jeff Kyser Date: 8/14/2022 7:20:00 PM If it means dressing up, count me out, free food or no! Login to Reply

L Milton Hankins Date: 8/14/2022 7:10:00 PM How true, gw. You've nailed it with this one! Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 8/14/2022 8:31:00 PM I'm gettin' my hammer out right now! Thanks, Milt. ~ Armin