Monday, September 12, 2016

flapper girls

the ones that drove fitzgerald's pen:
such a pretty little show
dancing on a soap bubble,
living in a teenage dream
they were invincible
exotic
beautiful
firebrands.

yet, a tragedy:

they had forgotten how to feel.
    despite the golden glow
their smiles were forced,
    perfume sickly,
    laughter shrill,
    music sharp,
    words hollow,
    hearts
        numb.

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