The Audition

Posted on January 17, 2021 by purplepeninportland 
Written for:  Sunday Muse #143  (posted by Fireblossom)

"This week you get a choice. We are looking back at old Hollywood and a make-believe world that nevertheless lifts our spirits and touches our hearts. You can write for the image (Tracey Powers as Mary Pickford) or you can go completely off the deep end and use the video I'm providing."
(Tracey Powers as Mary Pickford)
What happened to you? 
Said you'd be right back
with cocktails.  I see
no cocktails in those
claws you seem to have
sprouted.  Your skin
is turning green 
and hairy.  Not another 
step!

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About purplepeninportland

I am a freelance poet, born and bred in Brooklyn, New York. I live with my husband, John, and two charming rescue dogs–Marion Miller and Murphy. We spent eight lovely years in Portland, OR, but are now back in New York. My goal is to create and share poetry with others who write, or simply enjoy reading poetry. I hope to touch a nerve in you, and feel your sparks as well.
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21 Responses to The Audition

  1. Sherry Marr says:
    January 17, 2021 at 3:50 am

    Ha, this made me smile!

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  2. Helen Dehner says:
    January 17, 2021 at 4:01 am

    Thinking of the wonderful films from the 30s and 40s, never knew what might ‘sprout.’I enjoyed this.

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  3. robtkistner says:
    January 17, 2021 at 4:12 am

    The monster approaches…

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  4. wyndolynne says:
    January 17, 2021 at 1:59 pm

    I can see the cloak and the reveal–this is marvelous!

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  5. Carrie V. H. says:
    January 17, 2021 at 3:04 pm

    Wonderful twist you captured with the image! This is so like how those films could be. Love it Sara!

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  6. coalblack says:
    January 17, 2021 at 3:10 pm

    I hate when that happens.

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  7. qbit says:
    January 17, 2021 at 3:57 pm

    Ahahaha! Very cool. Captures the look on her face perfectly…

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  8. Susie Clevenger says:
    January 17, 2021 at 4:07 pm

    Oh I love this claws and all

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  9. Beverly Crawford says:
    January 17, 2021 at 5:30 pm

    I think I hear ominous organ music …………… !

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  10. Jim says:
    January 18, 2021 at 7:19 am

    O no, what kind of pills did you take? Call the dog catcher!
    ..

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