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Masquerade

(Kurt Baty)

An actress widely admired for her voluptuous beauty, finds the adulation overwhelming and stifling.

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she bathes in Roman Fountains 
before a platinum dawn
splashing ancient statues
until her sadness is gone

a man in a suit and tie
follows close behind
wading in a fantasy 
ephemeral and blind 

flashing white bulbs
singe her pale skin
going without notice
withdrawing from within

Chorus: 
Men pin her up
Women tear her down
Leaving bits and pieces 
Scattered all around 

Fame and Fortune
are swallowing her whole
A silent Bombshell 
Masquerading in a role

she lives in Silver Screens 
larger than life
but when the day returns
she shrinks deep inside

eyes like vultures 
circle in the sky
shutting down pathways 
not letting her by

Bridge:
Artificial wigs
Oversized sunglasses 
Headband scarves
Blinding flashes

Floppy hats
Baggy overcoats
Ash gray shoes
Identity cloaked

Repeat Chorus:

© Kurt Baty 2023

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