Saturday 10 April 2010

Lipstick

LIPSTICK

–noun
a crayon-like oil-based cosmetic used in colouring the lips, usually in a tubular container.






















She made her own
Blending shades of universe
Spices and scents from afar
A kiss from her
Would bind you to her whims
Or freeze your heart in its path
Never mind her eyes
Her lipstick was deadly
Sweet Medusa

The background picture is copyright of Willow of Willow Manor, who has put it forth as a writing prompt.
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20 comments:

joanna said...

Sweet Medusa-- oh Sweet Medusa what a deadly game we play -- a good take on the Magpie -

Love it ,
Joanny

chiccoreal said...

Very femme fatale! Medusa! Don't look at her! Excellent poem and I love how you got your poem into the lipstick picture. What a perfect blend. MMMMMedusa! How'd ya do that? Talent!

Catalyst said...

Ahhh, good work, Nathalie!

Tess Kincaid said...

Love that stinger "Sweet Medusa" ending!

Lisa said...

It appears painted lips have magical powers...if you think about it, it is true.

Tumblewords: said...

Oh sweet Medusa, indeed! What a lovely piece -

Stella Jones said...

Yes, never take your eye off the ball! Women are good magicians.
Star

PattiKen said...

Excellent. You just know a kiss from Medusa would have to be deadly. And if you somehow survived her kiss and her glance, her "hairdo" would be sure to get you!

Berowne said...

You have blended exotic "shades of universe" -- well done.

Jan of Thousand Acres said...

'freeze your heart in its path'... so powerful. Love the Medusa take on the prompt, clever!

Brian Miller said...

wicked cool magpie! she's a heart stealer...one kiss at a time...

rel said...

Now that's some powerful lipstick.
rel

Unknown said...

Don't kiss, you won't live to tell!

Peter Goulding said...

Can you buy it in Boots? What a femme fatale!

Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis Hall said...

creative and fun!

Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis Hall said...

http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/2010/04/13/because-she-is-plain-magpie-tale/

my first one,
I will be thrilled to have you visit me!

Vicki Lane said...

Beautiful -- I think we were on similar wave lengths with this prompt.

Anonymous said...

"Blending shades of universe' is a killer line. I absolutely love it and the tone of your poem. Excellent!

Diana (Diane) Maria said...

Beautifully written.
I love it!
Thanks for visiting my blog.
I'll be back here soon.

Katherine said...

Well done Natalia... There is so much power in a kiss, especially one from Medusa! Loved this!