Attribution: Isadora Gruye
Image:1 'School House'
(use image as inspiration for a
poem and to include the phrase
'Red Carpet kittens') (here)
GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.2
Image: 2 Preceding the start of
the Oscar telecast. Interviewer is
radio talk show host Jennifer Smart.
(here)
10 of 12 given words:
balanced hopeful picnic scrawny, after nails colds
brittle:(lacking warmth, sensitivity)
finches (birds which have a short, conical
bill adapted for eating seeds)
daubs (to smear, soil)
3WW given words
bit anticlimax violate
Oscar Night and in walked the glamorous celebrities
They paraded in stunning styles of the latest fashions
Made their mark on the legendary red carpet
Sporting beautiful designer dresses
The rich and famous of the entertainment fraternity
Individually in their own right or as couples
Glittering and dazzling to be ogled at
Very balanced in demeanour far from brittle
Talented hopefuls set to bring home the coveted statuette
In the meantime, the Red Carpet kittens were waiting
Hand-picked for the occasion they stationed
themselves at strategic positions
They did their utmost to intercept their
targets along the passage-way
TV cameras were all the while focused
on the interviews, live
It was no picnic nothing scrawny but they
were in their Sunday best
After all they too were in the limelight
to be telecasted back home
Very much like finches they too had to fight
tooth and nail perhaps to be there
It would be an anticlimax to witness an interviewer
who might be a bit cold in their attitude
They had unwittingly brought daubs
to the privilege and to their being
It was tragic as it did happen once to a local talent
She was sent there amidst fanfare back home
but did not get to interview for some reasons
She had violated certain contractual
obligations apparently!
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This was wonderful to read Hank, I suppose Oscars are important to actors/ actresses. I recall whilst visiting LA saw where the Oscar ceromonies take place.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Luv the fact that the audience is not taken for granted and highlights their struggles in getting there also
ReplyDeleteMuch love...
Sometimes contracts can sure be a bummer. While so many rich pat themselves on the back.
ReplyDeleteWhat I love how you incorporated so many elements and made them your own. Thanks for sharing and viva la!
ReplyDeleteHow clever you chose the red carpet to incorporate "scripted words" to paint a truth.
ReplyDeleteI'm smiling, Hank. I liked the interview theme.
ReplyDeletePoor thing, she didn't know she had to break into the clique somehow.
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wonderful mash up of prompts and a damn fine write to boot.
ReplyDeleteOh ... this was a great use of the prompts... the red carpet kittens was a great reference to those moments.
ReplyDeleteI was waiting for the Red Carpet Finches to chase the finches.
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever use of the "red carpet kittens" prompt!
ReplyDeleteI think I'd avoid those red carpets.. they seem like honey traps
ReplyDeletePersonally I am bored out of my brain with the childish unreality and playing around. However your observations are good to read.
ReplyDeleteI too have no interests in so-called celebrities - but would add that your words and insight earn a well-deserved Oscar!
ReplyDeleteAnna :o]
Such a brilliant mashup of prompts, Hank!
ReplyDeleteViolating those contractual obligations is a no-no!
ReplyDeleteOh, sad for the local hopeful to have missed her Opportunity! Nicely, Hank!
ReplyDeleteImmensely clever use of prompts, turning them into an entertaining read!
ReplyDeletestay hopeful.
ReplyDeleteClever Poet!
ReplyDeleteZQ
So nice how you wove all these prompts to create a scene. Enjoyed reading it!
ReplyDeleteFor me, a good enjoyable read, Hank.
ReplyDeleteYou have sketched the scene well, with insightful little nuances.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awful lot of pressure it must be!
ReplyDeleteSuch high hopes... Lets hope she gets a second chance.
ReplyDeleteYou seem to have a lot of insight into such situations.
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