Thursday, January 13, 2011

Geisha


Modern Geisha woman
your powdered white face
pink cheeks red lips black hair
a girl really as in the old days

You don't play by the old rules
you are your own advocate
choose the rules of the game
powered by you no one else

7 comments:

  1. It reminds me of the "Memoirs of a geisha" I loved that movie and I love the way you described the geisha here! Bravo!

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  2. Very nicely said and very true, what a pleasant surprise to come across your blog :)

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  3. I like this Geisha poem. And I do hope she plays by her own rules. Nice writing as usual.

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  4. your piece fits perfectly to our theme: rules, regulations, and laws.
    love the image,
    thought provoking wriitng.

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  5. Love this empowering phrase: "you are your own advocate." Nicely done.

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  6. Nice piece. Nice modern twist.

    Thanks for your words on my story.

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  7. I love this modern day Geisha who is her own advocate. Bravo!

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