Short Haute Poems

Franz Winterhaltr portraitist
was upon many a collector's list
Famed in his for haute culture
as 'selfies' still endure...

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salon perfect hair
expensive haute couture clothes
kitchen seldom used
maids always kept house spotless          
we were polite ornaments...

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Couples sway along the Champs Elyesses.
Love songs waltz through the thoroughfare.
This Haute Couture week in Paris.
And the Chicest gather there.
A fast peek into Solaris.
At this Fabriq Affair....

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I gaze at petals on the shore 
my love soaked in the ocean’s salt;
Lullaby on the sea breeze sings 
 ‘Justify this cuckoo default.’

What it is that hums just for you?
Cut it up and feed on the thorns;
Haute with potency that lingers
strut of vibrant color adorns....

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They ply themselves to sculpting,
designer gowns, Delmonicos, 
those crafty artistes, tasting, trimming.

Excesses to delight the senses,
silks and satins, sauces bearnaise
distinguished by their excellence.

Haute couture or haute cuisine, 
they'd grace a page in any 
food or fashion magazine!...

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They ply themselves to sculpting,
designer gowns, Delmonicos, 
those crafty artistes, tasting, trimming.

Excesses to delight the senses,
silk and satin, sauces bearnaise,
distinguished by their excellence.

Haute couture or haute cuisine, 
they'd grace a page in any 
food or fashion magazine....

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They ply themselves to sculpting,
to fingernails and foie-gras,
those crafty cutters, carving, trimming.

Creations to delight the senses,
a dab of blush or sauce bearnaise,
a final glance, she's ready for her audience.

Haute couture or haute cuisine, 
they'll grace a page
in any food or fashion magazine....

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I’m tired of people 
slinging hash
and calling it Haute Cuisine

The Emperor naked
behind the mirror
where truth still reigns supreme

Waiting for accolades
pity more apt
so they again can void

Leaving their excrement
out on display
— only the rats to enjoy 


(The New Room: March, 2024)
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They ply themselves to sculpting,
to fingernails and foie-gras,
those crafty cutters, carving, trimming.

Creations to delight the senses,
a dab of blush or sauce bearnaise,
a final glance, she's ready for her audience.

Haute couture or haute cuisine 
they'll grace a page
in any food or fashion magazine....

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They ply themselves to sculpting,
to fingernails and foie-gras,
those crafty cutters, carving, trimming.

Creations to delight the senses,
a dab of blush or sauce bearnaise,
a final glance, she's ready for the Features Ed.

Haute couture or haute cuisine 
they'll grace a page
in any food or fashion magazine!...

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They ply themselves to sculpting,
to fingernails and foie-gras,
those crafty cutters, carving, trimming.

Creations to delight the senses,
a dab of blush or sauce bearnaise,
a final glance, she's ready for the Features Ed.

Haute couture or haute cuisine 
they'll grace a page
in any food or fashion magazine!...

Read More

They ply themselves to sculpting,
to fingernails and foie-gras,
those crafty cutters, carving, trimming.

Creations to delight the senses,
a dab of blush or sauce bearnaise,
a final glance, she's ready for the Features Ed.

Haute couture or haute cuisine 
they'll grace a page
in any food or fashion magazine!...

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More Morning Magic

Pure merriment springs dressed as a sunrise surprise
Sparking allure in clear dewdrop rhapsodies
Dainty crystalline demure glee giggles
Enchantment embraces haute couture on quivering trees
Laughing magic – Auroras in miniature set free

11-5-21
Contest: Something Beautiful Five Line Rhyme
Sponsor: Charles Messina...

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Prince Harry’s to wed Meghan Markle
Her dress, see it shimmer and sparkle
What I can’t understand…
It cost fifty-six grand
No wonder there’s such a debacle!

Inspired by another news story

N B The haute couture dress was originally on sale for a whopping £56,000 ($77,587.23) but I've read they got it at a reduced cost

01/21/18...

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Chef Bourdain  
1956-2018

Surf and turf, a sardine in tin; will travel. 
Your downward spiral 
Magnanimity that whetted our appetite 
Fans everywhere you excite. 
Consumed the exotic and 
consumed by erotic specialty dishes. 
Five mother sauces to haute cuisine 
Mouthwatering too obscene 
You've come to your exit; I hope it’s delicious!
I celebrate you, it’s all been nutritious....

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Au mois de Marie
À notre belle Mère
Faison une prière
Rajeunissante
Époustouflante
Au calme du vent
Je vous entends
La voix plus haute
Au dessus des côtes
Charmeuse
Miraculeuse
Une famille souvent visiter
La raison vous le saver
À la fête des mères 
Oublions pas le Père
Le miracle apporter 
Dieu a semé
Sur terre
Amour d'une mère
Notre famille de Jésus-Christ
Uni c'est bien produit...

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I don't need Gucci haute couture to make me purr
My shoulders will never be draped with real fur
I don't want diamonds to be my best friend forever
There's only one thing from my life I'll not sever

Don't give me a free ticket to Rome or Paris, France
I'd rather Tango with a man who knows how to dance
One who won't climb in bed with me wearing his socks
Just give me the precious gift of chocolates in a box...

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La Fée Verte, Mistress of Wormwood, 
High Consort of la Belle Époque,
Shimmering with joie de vivre.
She’s holding court with bohemian charm,
All haute couture with feathers and furs,
Promising what fools believe.

One spends the night with mademoiselle
In bondage to her whims and mercies,
Content to be softly chained,
Then wakes up nude in the Paris Commune,
A subject of interest in the Dreyfus Affair,
Wishing one had just abstained....

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Textile Arts/Fashion Design

I took pattern making autumns ago
I measured and cut a bodice to sew 
A vintage cocktail dress trimmed with mojo
Louie Fifteen Courts would never forgo                                                                   
I’m dressed to the nines and nowhere to go
Aha, of course, there’s a chic fashion show 
It’s a full house, the theme: “Haute Escato” 
Awed by the finale I yell bravo! 
Home watching YouTube, with chips and merlot...

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I want a piece of chocolate cake
Oh and a delicious piece of cherry pie
I want a piece of that place called Fort Knox
With all those pieces I could afford a lot

I want a piece of that lady over there
In her haute couture she saunters with such flair
I want a piece of the clouds in the sky
I just want it, don't ask me why!

I want some tiny peace of mind
To have some pieces left to be kind
Then I can give you a piece of  Art
A piece I promise comes straight from the heart...

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