Michelle Faulkner Poet Rhyme

That Gilded Cage

If I were famous, I would hide
Behind gates of that gilded cage
Displayed, my privacy denied
Burned by hot spotlights of the stage

Not for me is the glittered path
My face splashed across TV screens
Where strangers ask for autographs
I am the handmaid, not the queen

Celebrity can do some good
Help out a charitable cause
Supplying medicine and food
Giving true heroes the applause

I'm not immune to gold's allure
For cold hard cash, I just might switch
But from fame's name, I would detour
To be anonymously rich.

3/16/21

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Ann Peck November 9, 2021 at 1:55 PM Just found this gem! It seems so much misery is passed among the rich and famous. So why go there. Anonymously, yes! As soon as I win the Sweepstakes, I'm only telling my kids, my best friends,and my neighbors :) But first, I have to enter them. Anyhow, Congratulations! You are rich with words. Michelle Faulkner November 12, 2021 at 7:04 AM Thanks Ann, I'm so touched, especially your last part' rich with words' - I'll take it!

Alexis Y. May 23, 2021 at 6:03 AM Hi Michelle, I’m just coming back to say congratulations on your win. It was as well deserved. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis

Christuraj Alex May 22, 2021 at 1:15 PM Beautiful. Congratulations!

Eric Cohen April 28, 2021 at 12:59 PM Well penned, Michelle. Rich but not famous is the holy grail, indeed.

Robert Pettit April 8, 2021 at 5:35 PM Good descriptiveness and rhyming here.

Gershon Wolf March 17, 2021 at 5:41 PM Have your cake and eat it too -- Lots of money and nothing to do. :) gw

Rico Leffanta March 17, 2021 at 12:07 PM Well thought and penned, Michelle! The truly demanding part of owning possessions is trying to keep them! Aloha! Rico

Susan Ashley March 17, 2021 at 12:00 PM Dear Michelle, I adore the artistry and rich eloquence with which you express your introspection. I admire your rhyme; “path with autographs” - ingenious! And the beautiful contrast of; “I am the handmaid, not the queen” - brilliant! Superb poetry as always, and by the way, I’m with you! Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Kim Rodrigues March 17, 2021 at 4:21 AM Yes, if you have a greater good but fame for fame’s sake...

Tom Cunningham March 17, 2021 at 2:15 AM Wouldn't suit me Michelle as i like to keep my head down but I admire the famous who use that fame to help mankind. Tom

Richard Lamoureux March 16, 2021 at 10:03 PM I think Anonymity is the way to go.;0)

Panagiota Romios March 16, 2021 at 8:17 PM Hey Alexis.. If this is for a contest, don't you need the contest name at the bottom? Fame can be so fleeting and not always coming with lots of money at all Many donate anonymously. I learned that when I worked in Beverly Hills...an accounting firm to the stars. They have others handle their money.tney don't see bills or notices like we do. No movies being made now. That's Ok with me. They are sleazy, violent and who needs that? Michelle Faulkner March 21, 2021 at 2:21 PM Fame, and money, can be used wisely or selfishly, as you say - also about the contest, unless the sponsor requires it, you don't have to put the contest at the bottom, it is usually optional~

Juliet Ligon March 16, 2021 at 8:10 PM Enjoyed your poetic expressions. This flows nicely. I'm with you, I wouldn't want the spotlight either. Michelle Faulkner March 21, 2021 at 2:20 PM I think fame is as much a curse as a gift, maybe even more so, thanks for your comment, Juliet~

Alexis Y. March 16, 2021 at 6:40 PM Hi Michelle, What a good take on the contest theme. I think many like that they would be just fine if they could somehow be “ anonymously famous.” Best wishes in the contest. I enjoyed the read. Have a good evening. Michelle Faulkner March 16, 2021 at 6:43 PM Thanks, Alexis - I've always thought fame was one of those 'be careful what you wish for' wishes - thanks for your comment!