Celebrity

(Inspired by my recent photo shoot for the cover of a special section of the newspaper.)

Leg peeking out from a car,
black stiletto heel a spike,
an inch of envy green lace
a pinch of a closing door
after stepping out in view,
green lace scaling up
a slender figure, belted
with a bow, pearls and gold
dripping down low around
the neck. A toss of the slightly
wavy brown hair, bronze
sunglasses slid onto nose,
hiding the chocolate eyes.

The snaps of the camera
flashing, the white dropback
posing as the lens eats her up.
Defiant eyes draw shine
in the photos, photographer
wondering how she could
pull off those shoes. Dipping
into the purse, pulling out
gold sandals, a welcomed
break from the 4 inch stilettos,
a delicate gladiator band,
security yet spark and shine.

Passing people in the hallway,
small gasps of surprise,
remarks of envy like the green
in her lace dress. So this is what
it feels like to be a
celebrity.