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 © | Year Posted 2022

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Romios Avatar
August 15, 2022 at 8:27 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.
Romios Avatar
August 16, 2022 at 8:36 PM
Oops. Don’t know what Happened.sheesh PR
Wolf Avatar
August 16, 2022 at 7:28 PM
Enjoy your comments here, P. Keep that pen on the accelerator, Lady!!
Rodrigues Avatar
August 15, 2022 at 8:35 AM
Apt write! Yes, one might enjoy all the pleasures in life but be left bereft in the end.
Wolf Avatar
August 16, 2022 at 7:29 PM
Left bereft. Right! ~ Goodnight
Tor Avatar
August 14, 2022 at 9:16 PM
Great observation Gershon the last line sums up the truth you so eloquently posed...
Wolf Avatar
August 16, 2022 at 7:29 PM
Hope it's not the 'last line' I ever write... Thanks, Michael.
Hawkins Avatar
August 14, 2022 at 8:22 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
Wolf Avatar
August 14, 2022 at 8:29 PM
Ha, ha! I think that a sequined dress upgrade might have been required as well. lol. ~ Mr. Fashion Plate Himself, lemme tell ya!
Gorelick Avatar
August 14, 2022 at 7:43 PM
I would like to see the paintings mentioned, the rest leaves me uncomfortable and bored. Enjoyed! Robert
Wolf Avatar
August 14, 2022 at 7:55 PM
Sounds like this poem needs a paint job! Thanks, Robert. :) gw
Kyser Avatar
August 14, 2022 at 7:20 PM
If it means dressing up, count me out, free food or no!
Hankins Avatar
August 14, 2022 at 7:10 PM
How true, gw. You've nailed it with this one!
Wolf Avatar
August 14, 2022 at 8:31 PM
I'm gettin' my hammer out right now! Thanks, Milt. ~ Armin
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