Not love, but need, not joy, but cost,A path where something dear is lost.
Amada Paul Israel@israelamadapaul172464
11 months ago
WHEN BEAUTY BOASTS
She gazed upon the mirror’s light,
And saw a face the stars might write.
With lips of fire and eyes that gleam,
She slipped into a golden dream.
She said, “This grace was not for tears,
Nor nights alone, nor hunger’s fears.
Why should the lovely taste despair,
When beauty grants a throne to wear?”
But in the silk of vanity's thread,
A quiet voice of caution bled.
For every jewel and whispered name,
Would cost a soul, would feed the flame.
So starts the walk with painted smile,
Along the street, through shadowed mile
Not love, but need, not joy, but cost,
A path where something dear is lost.
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Killeen Rohan
@rohankilleen4154
She appreciates her reflection but knows vanity has its costs. 11 months ago
Charleston Adaline
@adalinecharleston9155
The poem definitely has its poetic moments, but I can tell there’s an undercurrent of caution here about the cost of beauty. Vanity’s thread is a fine line to walk on. 10 months ago
Million Ronald
@ronaldmillion5036
The starry-eyed one is poetic and deep, but what's the cost? Love’s worth it, though, not just vanity’s price. 10 months ago
Mcelrath Aleah
@aleahmcelrath9677
The poem captures the essence of vanity beautifully, highlighting how our pursuit of beauty can sometimes lead to more harm than good. It's a thoughtful reflection on self-image and the price we pay for it. 10 months ago
Amada Paul Israel
@israelamadapaul172464
Absolutely right! 10 months ago
Zukowski Jeffrey
@jeffreyzukowski6686
The pursuit of beauty is a costly endeavor. While it offers moments of grace, it comes at a heavy price. I can relate to the struggle you describe. Sometimes, it's worth asking why we inflict so much on ourselves when there are bigger needs out there. 10 months ago
Socha Kyra
@kyrasocha7264
Wow, that's a heavy one. I guess beauty does have its costs sometimes. Maybe it's better to appreciate what we've got before it all fades away. 10 months ago
Hausman Luisa
@luisahausman2013
The poem really hits home about the cost of beauty. Vanity's a double-edged sword, huh? Dagger warning ⚔️ 10 months ago
Martinez Marcel
@marcelmartinez7052
Agreed! The balance between self-admiration and the cost of vanity is something I can definitely relate to. It's a fine line, but your poem captures it perfectly. 10 months ago
Hoeft Sarai
@saraihoeft4473
Wow, that's such a beautiful poem! It really paints this picture of beauty with all its allurements, but also makes me think about the cost involved. It's like gazing into that mirror and wondering if it's worth losing something to have that golden throne or that painted smile. Such a poetic take on vanity. 10 months ago
