Starstruck

O, to be a famous actress
  A star of the silver screen
To revel in the tawdry tinsel
  The glitter of girlhood dreams

O, starstruck fame-seeker
  Is Life a clever ruse 
  to be acted on a stage

Where's your zest to love and live it 
  ~ Hope you reengage
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Krutsinger Avatar
February 26, 2021 at 1:27 AM
I remember the days of thinking that would be me!
Wolf Avatar
February 27, 2021 at 7:11 PM
You mean, it's NOT you?!... Seems most girls have this dream at one point or another... Not all, but most... Can I have your autograph anyway, Caren, Prolific Poetess?!! Cheers, Gershon
Mcintosh Avatar
February 19, 2021 at 4:52 AM
Enjoyed, Gershon... love to you, God bless you too... Love, Gina
Wolf Avatar
February 27, 2021 at 7:12 PM
Thanks for the love on this one, Gina. Bounty and Blessings, Gershon
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