15 September







in short 30 second TV clips

they seek vibrant eyes

and violet lips

does this make me look  vivacious?
does this make me look sumptuous?

does this make me sassy and single? 

they slather themselves with vacuous manipulations
and spread their legs
for the master








Comments

  1. Claudia15 September 2013 at 11:35

    ugh..i doesn't - and spreading legs for the master - better get rid of that violet lipstick you know..

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  2. Loredana Donovan15 September 2013 at 11:38

    Wow, this is a strong statement on the objectification of women in the media. Well done.

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  3. murgen15 September 2013 at 11:38

    Digital relay...
    Stabbing choking
    They must be joking
    like mechanical lover's

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  4. murgen15 September 2013 at 11:39

    Stabbing choking they must be joking
    By Robert Pollard of guided by voices

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  5. Magical Mystical Teacher15 September 2013 at 11:51

    This piece gets to the point quickly, and seemingly effortlessly!

    Night Class in German

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  6. Brian Miller15 September 2013 at 12:11

    oh dang....what a close eh? yikes....we def worship beauty and find incredible ways to achieve it...sad really

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  7. brudberg15 September 2013 at 13:52

    That worship is not healthy.. and I also read objectification of women into your words... very good.

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  8. Kathryn Dyche15 September 2013 at 14:27

    Wow, strong piece. You have an amazing way with words.

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  9. Anonymous15 September 2013 at 14:55

    That was brilliant. I detest adverts with a passion bordering on insanity. Wonderful!

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  10. brenda w15 September 2013 at 15:34

    Yes they do. Strong write, it reads almost like an expose'.

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  11. Mystic_Mom15 September 2013 at 16:01

    What a twist at the end. Nicely done. Great share. :-)

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  12. Sabra Bowers15 September 2013 at 16:49

    I knew it was headed for a wow ending from the first line...it caught my attention immediately.

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  13. daphnepurpus15 September 2013 at 17:16

    A strong and powerful (and unfortunately all too true) statement! Well done!

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  14. Mary15 September 2013 at 17:56

    It takes skill to make something that makes sense from the words in the Whirl. You accomplished it greatly & made a strong point.

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  15. Anonymous15 September 2013 at 18:02

    The question:
    does this make me sassy and single?
    Is really central to the poem. Nice!

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  16. Sherry Blue Sky15 September 2013 at 20:29

    Absolutely. And then wonder why kids are acting out sexually younger and younger. Strong and pithy statement.

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  17. Grace15 September 2013 at 20:37

    Ending lines are killer ~ I hate it when people sell themselves brazenly for 30 second commercial ~ Good one ~

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  18. Old Egg15 September 2013 at 22:00

    TV has no conscience and it hurts everyone it sees.

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  19. ScottlB15 September 2013 at 23:19

    A great statement made in this piece.

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  20. Unknown15 September 2013 at 23:29

    Wonderful whirl with that extra oomph!

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  21. hyperCRYPTICal16 September 2013 at 05:18

    Very good one - and clever use of both prompts.
    Anna :o]

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  22. Sumana Roy16 September 2013 at 11:16


    great voice......very timely...

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  23. flaubert16 September 2013 at 18:38

    Splendid, and timely indeed.

    Pamela

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  24. ZQ16 September 2013 at 22:36

    Nice work!
    I think I dated her when she was working on her doctorate in Italian Lit. :-)
    ZQ

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