Vanity

Plump went with Pulchritude to try on a dress The tears in her eyes bespoke Plump's distress Pleasing put in a good word Pleasant chimed in too But all was in vain ~ as Pulchritude knew

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Kenneth Cheney

Date: 5/26/2021 9:53:00 AM

Okay I have to admit I had to look up pulchritude. Love the simple profound truth underlying in this piece.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/26/2021 5:35:00 PM

Okay, I have to admit that I had to look up 'pulchritude' too! lol. Thanks, Kenneth.

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/24/2021 4:32:00 PM

Hi Gershon, You penned a good personification. I echo what Carolyn said. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/26/2021 5:33:00 PM

Thank you so much, Alexis. Peace and Serenity, Gershon

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/24/2021 10:36:00 AM

Love this, Gershon. It's almost like a riddle. "Plump" ladies may not enjoy trying on dresses. When I gain weight, I don't go shopping :) Amazing use of personification! Hugs, Carolyn

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/26/2021 5:31:00 PM

Thank you so much, Carolyn. Hope you are well and happy. Joy, Gershon

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/24/2021 3:26:00 AM

Great personification Gershon, I assume that the girl's outfit was a little witty:) tears revealed her anxiousness:) Have a nice day

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/26/2021 5:26:00 PM

Thanks, Lasaad! :) gw

L Milton Hankins

Date: 5/23/2021 8:50:00 PM

Ah, I like this one, G.W. I recall going to pick out clothes with my wife. She would model them for me, and I was always careful to pick the ones I liked on her. She liked that, too.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/26/2021 5:20:00 PM

Interesting, Milt. I used to do that with my wife too. Now everything comes from Amazon Prime, but she still models them for me. Marital bliss, gw