The Pompous Hunt For Perfection

Enchanted with the precarious recital, the silent sacrament
Aging hastily, ignoring the cadaverous skin for imminent immaculateness
Tempted to escape a few more, she refuses to be subjugated
Impressed with her capacity to swindle the dim-witted, dense humanity
Never staring back, only gazing onward to the day she will attain flawlessness
Glorious will be that day, the idyllic rendezvous she perpetually craves

Distorted perceptions nourish the wicked ploy
Inside craving solace while shrieking a impassioned, clandestine plea
Swirling thoughts of culpability and delight, waltzing collectively
Ohh how her narcissistic scheme empowers her
Ritualistic and merciless is her crime, a vain diversion
Deceiving the masses, misleading her very own flesh
Eating away is her soul, her essence, the pompous hunt for perfection
Relinquishing tranquility to be the mastermind of an unattainable quest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
February 14, 2012 at 5:34 AM
Congratulations on your win in Russell's "Tons Of Comma Fun" contest Natalie. Love, Carol
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February 13, 2012 at 8:17 AM
Natalie.....I love to read/write acrostic's and this one is a gem. Very good work. Congratulations on your 3rd place win in Russell's contest...................S.Ronthorpe
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February 12, 2012 at 2:14 AM
NATALIE,, stopping by to wish you a SWEET VALENTINE.. AND A WONDERFUL , congratulations... ON your wonderful win In this awesome contest. Enjoyed ;-) . have yourself a wonderful valentines. @lways & @lways *xox~PD
Johnson Avatar
February 11, 2012 at 11:47 AM
Lots of good writing here. Congratulations Natalie. Love, Joyce
Taylor Avatar
February 11, 2012 at 8:10 AM
Congrats, Natalie. Awesome. Enjoyed. Have a great weekend. hugs Ralph
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February 10, 2012 at 5:19 PM
Congrats on your winning work..Enjoyed reading today..Sara
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December 17, 2011 at 12:06 PM
A good solid 6 thought rocking and rolling, strolling along, cool Roque Rhymer!! Thanks for the honor of reading your worthy poetry, Congratulations on your worthy win. Have a Happy Holiday and New Year. Agape, Moses"
Quigley Avatar
December 16, 2011 at 2:36 PM
Well said Natalie. Congratulations
Brown Avatar
December 16, 2011 at 1:17 PM
Congratulations on your placement in Moses' "Retread" contest Natalie. Love, Carol
Horne Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 4:02 PM
Clever piece and so true, Natalie
Horne Avatar
September 9, 2011 at 9:54 AM
Many congrats on all your wins, Natalie : )
Merryman Avatar
September 8, 2011 at 7:27 PM
Powerful write, Natalie. Congrats on your win! Kim
Quigley Avatar
September 8, 2011 at 4:11 PM
Well done Natalie. Really enjoyed this.
Brown Avatar
September 8, 2011 at 7:55 AM
Congratulations on your win in Constance La France's "Write It Deep And Dramatic, Please contest Natalie. Love, Carol
Williams Avatar
September 8, 2011 at 4:28 AM
hey Natalie congrats on your win, very deep ..David
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September 7, 2011 at 10:27 PM
CONGRATS NATALIE ON THIRD PLACE WIN WITH THIS ALLURING ACROSTIC POETRY LUV.. ALSO GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR OWN CONTEST.. HOPE MY ENTRY WAS APROPOS...
Johnson Avatar
September 6, 2011 at 3:00 PM
Well done. Good luck. Joyce
Onclaud Avatar
September 6, 2011 at 6:35 AM
a daring approach to the theme, natalie.. groundbreaking! :) huggs, nette
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