Gifted with beauty, cursed with seduction
Is it her fault she evokes such lust
Is she wrong to wield it and gain
To flaunt her ruby red hair
Honey sweet lips that tease
Tapered waist and hips
A classy dame
lythe with lies
Clever
and
Sly
Vibrant
Cursed yet graced
What choice to make
Envied but twisted
Or admired and abused
Is beauty truly her curse
braided in her coral dark locks
Or does a monster hide deep within
Far behind those fertile green and brown eyes
Beauty is a gift
But in a cruel world
Those endowed often face but two options
To suffer it as a curse
Or to wield it as a weapon
I wrote this etheree poem for Colleen’s weekly challenge , the prompt was chosen by Jaye
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True. Nice one, Jude. 🙂
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Thank you so much Kitty
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You are welcome, Jude. 🙂
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The last two lines leave us with something to ponder on…. lovely composition Jude, as always 🙂
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Thank you Radhika, it’s a sensitive subject, I felt like putting one or two disclaimers but I just withheld
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Another great piece, Jude 🙂
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Thank you so much Chris 🤗🤗
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You’ve explored a very interesting question!
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Yeah very sensitive, I wanted to make it unisex but couldn’t do that justice though it applies to both sexes
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That is absolutely true. The way a person handles their beauty, or the lack of it depends on their personality too.
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I agree🌸🌼
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Beauty can be a gift indeed. Too much of anything can be a bad thing. Beauty can be a curse or a weapon. A brilliant take on the prompt,Jude
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Thank you so much Shweta. Is there such a thing as too much beauty though?
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Haha. I wouldn’t know that. But extremely beautiful people might get tired of people admiring them and judging them by their looks.
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Haha, yeah though I think those are the small percentage
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You know, Jude, this is so true. Beauty often is used as a weapon or is a curse for the person.
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Yes indeed Roberta. I’m glad you agree, tho it does depend on who wields it. I personally think beauty is a blessing but know that it can be besmirched
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It is a blessing in the right circumstances, Jude, as with most things in life.
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You’re right, tho at times ‘we’ have to create our own circumstances
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This is beyond beautiful Jude.
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Thank you so much Gabriella
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My pleasure 💕
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That is a very good observation Jude. I never wanted beauty for that very reason. I would put fame in that category too. (K)
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Yet beauty is a platform that can be used for good, because most people want to be associated with it, it gives a natural voice
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You Etheree is luscious! So true, beauty has 2 sides, I think they depend on the holder of the beauty and who sees that beauty.
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Very much so Elizabeth. Privilege in beauty and humility go a long way to distinguish.
Yes, I think you’re right, on the holder and the beholder.
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Loved the contrast between the outer beauty and inner monster!
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Thank you so much Pooja, I’m glad you’ve highlighted that. I wanted to show the other side of physical beauty in a subtle but equally important way
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You’re very welcome!
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Wonderful piece of creativity…. The words so deep that can mesmerize anyone!
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Thank you so much. I’m glad you liked it
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I love how you approached this topic. Beauty has a lot of debates and risks. It can be a gift yet a curse. It can be used for good yet be weaponized. Good read. Love the shape of the poem and as always great punchline.
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Thank you Jackie, it means a lot that you like and empathise with this🌼🌸
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Brilliant!
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Thank you so much Kim💕
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It’s a great pleasure, Jude.
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This piece is really stunning. And reminds me of the story of Cassandra of Troy ~ (from Wiki) : Cassandra or Kassandra, was a priestess of Apollo in Greek mythology cursed to utter true prophecies, but never to be believed. And I think more accurately portrayed like your image in a segment of one of the Neil DeGrasse
Tyson Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey (could have been the second series he hosted Cosmos: Possible Worlds).
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Thank you so much Jules. I’ll check out the references. and brush up on the history too
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A dark poem. I love the tone. Wonderful use of the prompts.
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Thank you so much
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Reblogged this on Where Genres Collide Traci Kenworth YA Author & Book Blogger for all Genres as well as craft books and commented:
This is absolutely lovely!
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Thank you so much Traci for sharing 🙏🏾🌸🌼
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You’re welcome, Jude!
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A stacked double inverted Etheree including a fabulous composition. I do like where the prompt words led you. There is a darkness to your words that is magical! ❤
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Thank you so much Colleen. I’m glad you appreciate this 🤗❤️💛🌷
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You have reached new levels with your poetry, Jude. Time to write a book! LOL! ❤
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I’m actually doing final touches 🤞🏾
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Yay! Good for you. I’ll be happy to read and review. 😀
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Thank you Colleen, I’m at the self publish or get published point. Pondering
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Poetry books are read by other poets. I’d self-publish. My research says it hard to find a publisher if you aren’t someone famous. Maybe you have better information? Whatever you do, go with your gut. It will be the best thing for you.
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Yeah I will Colleen, just trying to trim the self publishing budget then I decide. Thank you so much 💕
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This was a beautiful read!
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Thank you Khwahish. I’m so glad you like it 💕🌼🌷🌸
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Women have been blamed for so much. It’s no wonder that some have used their beauty for their own advantage.
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Yeah I agree, I had to specify that it’s a cruel environment that forces them to pick that option
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Much to think about in this one Jude. Beautifully written😊, as always.
Pat
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I’m glad you like it. Yeah it’s a bit sensitive
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I also chose an etheree, but only a single 1 to 10. Funny to see that someone else chose it this week too. I will look to see if there are any others.
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Lemme run over and see yours💛❤️
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I’ve failed to find it
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https://wordpress.com/block-editor/post/christinebialczak.com/6937
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It takes me to a “write a new post” page. I’ll keep trying
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I guess I will too!
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https://christinebialczak.com/2020/07/21/colleens-2020-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-186-synonymsonly/
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Found it💛
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