Tag Archives: celebrity

Shining Example

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Helen

You were the shining example The one without flaw They watched you cavort there Spectating in awe They said you held kingdoms In the palm of your hand Your style was so effortless And nothing was planned When you fell … Continue reading →

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Draw Card

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Helen

Give me the draw card Give me some time I’ll bring the people You bring the crime Give me the headline Give me a star They’ll come to see this Travel afar Give me a tagline Zeitgeist is fed They … Continue reading →

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Red Carpet

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Helen

Stiletto Calves are sleek and long perfection She shimmers Her face bold and strong complexion Red Carpet The flashbulbs play her star blessed theme For fame now nothing she’d aver for esteem © Helen Valentina 2013 All Rights Reserved

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One to Watch

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Helen

One to watch Star is rising Shoot across sky Buzz is building PR pumping Almost live or die It’s gone viral Inescapable Everywhere you turn Over-heated Catch his arc now Before he burns © Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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Cult Status

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Helen

He had Cult status Long before He knew He drew Aficionados Right out of The blue He couldn’t Stand us Neither me Nor you But he had Cult status Nothing he Could do He suffered Cult status One of the … Continue reading →

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Where Have All The Heroes Gone?

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Helen

                    Is it my age, or is it the times we are in? I used to find it so easy to find public figures to admire, to look up to, in … Continue reading →

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Hero Worship

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Helen

Everyone wants a piece of you Everyone wants to be there Everyone needs your friendship To believe that you see them and care Everyone aspires to be like you Everyone gazes in awe Every word that you utter Everything they’re … Continue reading →

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Moving Up

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Helen

Your love was generous and fine Your small celebrity Made those that followed in your wake Associate with me And we all know that being loved Is great publicity The jewels you bought and clothes I wore Were expensive and … Continue reading →

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Disinformation

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Helen

The media is Our new temple The programmers are Our new gods Celebrity, new firmament Stars glittering above Politics of doublespeak Hiding in plain sight Trick and lull us to Conformity The new normal is Lobotomy Without the need For … Continue reading →

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