He dances like he is king as he sings along to the beat in the opulent room,
Flicking his black hair back, his brown eyes holding laughter and doom,
The Christmas party is rocking with the sound of boom, boom,
Of pop music playing so loud,
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Wow! Very intense feelings come from beneath the surface of this one! Can identify with taking to the skies to escape, flying gives a sense of exuberance and peace. When landing it does seem happiness and laughter die, because you've come back to the reality of your life. Great poem, Hazel! Thank you for sharing.10+++++ RoseAnn
Superb Poem, I liked it..... Calms him, as he grins happily flying away from the lie, As he lands his plane on his airstrip, His happiness and laughter dies!
What an amazing description of a Christmas party, with a touching and thoughtful end.
Boom, boom sound is echoing with Christmas party. This poem gives a clear picture to understand celebration and life around. Happiness and laughter die with lie. A thought provoking expression too.10
A miserable Christmas for Marty. If h shared his wealth it would change his life and others. Thank You Hazel.
This poem is fantastic! Pulled me in with the very first line. Awesome, thanks for sharing.
Bravo Hazel on another fine write.... It's easy to temporarily escape from a lie but the truth patiently waits on the ground. You wrote this from your gut.....and you nailed it! Great work!