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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Date: 2/14/2012 5:34:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Russell's "Tons Of Comma Fun" contest Natalie. Love, Carol
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Date: 2/13/2012 8:17:00 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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Date: 2/12/2012 2:14:00 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
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Date: 2/11/2012 11:47:00 AM
Lots of good writing here. Congratulations Natalie. Love, Joyce
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Date: 2/11/2012 8:10:00 AM
Congrats, Natalie. Awesome. Enjoyed. Have a great weekend. hugs Ralph
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Date: 2/10/2012 5:19:00 PM
Congrats on your winning work..Enjoyed reading today..Sara
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Date: 12/17/2011 12:06:00 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"
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Date: 12/16/2011 2:36:00 PM
Well said Natalie. Congratulations
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Date: 12/16/2011 1:17:00 PM
Congratulations on your placement in Moses' "Retread" contest Natalie. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/17/2011 4:02:00 PM
Clever piece and so true, Natalie
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Date: 9/9/2011 9:54:00 AM
Many congrats on all your wins, Natalie : )
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Date: 9/8/2011 7:27:00 PM
Powerful write, Natalie. Congrats on your win! Kim
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Date: 9/8/2011 4:11:00 PM
Well done Natalie. Really enjoyed this.
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Date: 9/8/2011 7:55:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Constance La France's "Write It Deep And Dramatic, Please contest Natalie. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/8/2011 4:28:00 AM
hey Natalie congrats on your win, very deep ..David
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Date: 9/7/2011 10:27:00 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...
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Date: 9/6/2011 3:00:00 PM
Well done. Good luck. Joyce
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Date: 9/6/2011 6:35:00 AM
a daring approach to the theme, natalie.. groundbreaking! :) huggs, nette
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