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Beatrice Boyle
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0 posted 2007-01-24 04:28 AM



I hurry through the crowd
That gathers in the doorway
Shaking hands with my adoring fans
On my opening night on Broadway
They clamor for my autograph
And try to grab a souvenir
The police are called to rescue me
My eyes are filled with fear
I'm whisked away to safer ground
My hair is all askew
My dress is torn, one earring lost
So this is fame...who knew?

They take me to my cottage
(Only cost 6 million five)
I'm shaking like a leaf
I'm lucky I'm alive!
My maid draws a bath for me
My butler, a glass of wine
The chef prepares a feast for me
Then I sit and dine
The satin sheets upon my bed
Invite me to relax
Every wish is granted
I'm being pampered to the max

But tomorrow is another day
My work still lies ahead
I'm awakened non too gently
By the jumping on my bed
"Wake up Mom...we're late for school"
I heard the children scream
My other life was not to be
It was just a wishful dream!

© Copyright 2007 Beatrice Boyle - All Rights Reserved
Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla
1 posted 2007-01-24 09:46 AM


Beatrice Boyle
Well done and enjoyed the read. If one is a dream then you have the best of both.


trutodaraiders
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2 posted 2007-01-24 02:41 PM



What a nice dream. Dont we all wish that we where pampered..Loved the poem!

scorpio
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right...there
3 posted 2007-01-24 03:43 PM


Much enjoyed!!

believe in what your heart feels...

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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4 posted 2007-01-24 05:27 PM


Grandma Bea... just wonderful!  RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

lil' Angel
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5 posted 2007-01-24 06:05 PM


beautiful...It would definately be nice to be pamperd like that.

Lil' Angel


"There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord."  Proverbs 21:30



Pilgrimage
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6 posted 2007-01-25 03:41 PM


and aren't you grateful?  Well done--I like the (probably accurate) depiction of fame, and then the ending is perfect.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

The Lady
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The Southwest
7 posted 2007-01-25 08:07 PM



and wnat a delightful dream it was Bea
enjoyed this greatly..

Beatrice Boyle
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8 posted 2007-01-25 11:34 PM


Funny thing is Seymour, my reality was prabably the other ones dream!

Bea

Beatrice Boyle
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9 posted 2007-01-26 12:18 PM


Thanks Guys...you know what they say about the grass being greener...there is a lot more to mow!

Bea

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