Under the Folds of Satin Movie Magic

Sun goes down until twilight hours of dawn
under the light of a corner street lamp. 
A performance stage, casts, leading me on. 
Awestruck audience at the fickle vamp. 

Pacing back and forth in high-heels to heat 
every wink of the night, vain, among men;
I snap, pop my gum and tap as my feet
meet the pavement again-again-again. 

A star, in the oldest known profession 
as old as time in cobalt lambent light.
Easily drapery falls, no question
with fascination in an endless night.

Under the folds of satin and night skies,
my Prince Charming forevermore, my prize.

1/17/2019

Poetry Contest: Movie Magic 
Sponsored by: Gregory R Barden 
Pretty Woman, Julia Roberts

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 3/21/2019 1:49:00 PM
You get better all the time Eve with both word and form--love your take on the movie---love how you catch the idiosyncrasies of the "profession" and the movie (one of my favs by him along with "An Officer & a Gentleman") . Also, your meter is getting there--hope you're having fun, because it feels you are.--Big congrats on your well deserved placement!
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Date: 3/21/2019 9:11:00 AM
You dressed her night life perfectly Eve, down to the dreams she had of being rescued. I loved that movie and your poem is brilliantly penned. Congratulations on your deserving top win! xxoo
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Date: 1/21/2019 5:01:00 PM
You chose a great chick flick, Eve! Her prince is one very handsome fellow, even today! I like Michael Douglas too. Another actor that I enjoy in Kominsky Method. Good job. Your title is very catchy!
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Date: 1/18/2019 11:35:00 AM
you picked a fine movie and even dressed it up with your resplendent words, eve... nice,nice!...huggs
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Date: 1/18/2019 9:46:00 AM
I like that movie . Well done Eve ! :)
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Date: 1/18/2019 1:47:00 AM
Well written sonnet Eve, and great choice too. Good luck. Tom.
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Date: 1/17/2019 11:28:00 PM
Very well expressed! I wonder how many never find their prince :( Loved that movie too
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Date: 1/17/2019 10:56:00 PM
Eve, I enjoyed reading this poem. You painted a "pretty" picture.
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Date: 1/17/2019 9:47:00 PM
Eve, this is a masterpiece. I like the thought of your Prince Charming forevermore your prize, and I think he was, and still is.
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Eve Roper
Date: 1/17/2019 9:51:00 PM
You made my day.. that is all in needed to cheer me up... Hugs
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