are we beautiful?
in a way
blessed and humble
we perceive
is it odd?
maybe
but we’re free
like a bird
in a tree
but maybe
I could be
a film star
or maybe
just famous
just fifteen minutes
is all I ask,
please?
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Image credit: Tom Barrett @ Unsplash
For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a billboard on which the quote; “You are beautiful” is written in the form of many colorful post-it notes. There are faint images of buildings in the background.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #243 photo prompt.
luna's on line 
Hehe! You must be an extrovert! And every introvert wishes to be come invisible and that 15 minutes of fame is the equivalent of hellfire and damnation!
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Don’t be fooled, I’m not an extrovert. Definitely not!
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fifteen minutes is a bit much for me. Don’t deal well with the spotlight. 😀. Great response, Chris. 🙏
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Thanks so much, Nigel!
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You’re welcome.
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Only ten minutes, not more, not less… Lol!😉
The inner beauty is true and untouchable. Therefore, I say: you are so beautiful!🌹
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And you are so kind! But we are all beautiful aren’t we😊
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👍🤗😘
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I love this, Chris! So beautiful. Somewhere inside we are all a bit unsure of ourselves and do crave a bit of spotlight. ❤️
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Thanks, Punam! I might think about that for a moment, but no. The limelight is not for me😉
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You are welcome. The limelight is not for me too but sometimes I do wonder how it would feel….😊
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You’re beautiful, inside and out Chris. Love your poem my friend. Thanks for joining in with this fun poem.
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Aww, thanks so much, Sadje – and for all of us, too!😊
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Indeed! Thanks 😊
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this really made me think, Chris. I wonder if I would want those fifteen minutes… or if they would make me hunger for more…
~David
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Maybe you’ll get that chance and be a big star (and why not?)💫
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Yes!
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Thanks, Beth!
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I accepted a long time ago that I will never be a ballerina, so I’ll pass on the fifteen minutes.
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Yes, fair enough, Liz!
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😀
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This give much to think about Chris. I’ll take blessed & humble over fifteen minutes.
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Oh yes, I agree, Darnell! I would rather not be a star (not that it’s likely)😉
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Brilliant, Chris! I’ll take the free like a bird in a tree 😊
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The birds are lovely – almost as good as the naughty squirrels!
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😄 Squirrels are adorable, no matter how naughty!
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https://youtu.be/sw_zDsAeqrI?si=ZNm1F2f6FWfkrtyY
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Oh, that’s brilliant. How to you find things like that?
I was very impressed with Charles III👑
Thank you so much, Nick!
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You are most and always welcome, Chris.
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I had about 20 minutes of fame during a karaoke night in Italy three weeks ago – they kept asking for more – why, I don’t know, I’ve never been as embarrased!
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I bet you were brilliant, Keith!!!
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Ah, everyone wants 15 minutes of fame. I’m not so sure I want it though. It depends what the outcome would be.
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You would be great, Robbie!
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Hmm, would I want 15 minutes of fame? Probably not, but as the “mom” of two internationally acclaimed crime fighters and all around heroes, I guess that’s enough for me. 😂🐱🐼
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Absolutely! It’s all about Foster and Panda, and all those wonderful adventures. 😺🐼 😍
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That second stanza made me smile! Wonderfully put together as always, Chris.
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Something about Andy Warhol, perhaps? Thanks so much, Matthew.
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I can do without the spotlight… but it is nice to be recognized for ‘a talent’ that is shared by many. One reason ‘blogging’ is a draw… at least for me 🙂
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Good point! Yes, we like to post and read back too😊✍️
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Instant Pen-pal-ing 💕
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[…] Chris; Are we beautiful? […]
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Love this one, Chris.
I try to make sure I’m beautiful in deeds, and it shines through physically as well.
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How lovely… and thank you, Jude.
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A great one.
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Thank you, Kritika!
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My pleasure 🙂
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