Glamorous Hell

Fame

she hadn't sought--

and often thought

of swallowing

the inexpensive pills

she bought.

Acting is her love

and that she had pursued--

thinking not in restaurants

she'll never eat again

in peace.

Every act recorded--

expectations high.

At night when silence reigns

releases she a cry.

Everywhere she goes

a blinding flash or yell.

She claims she'd rather 

no one be

than a somebody in hell.

Reviews

[Pete]

As they say, "Fame has it's price" and "Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it". Doesn't sound very glamorous but sure would be fun to find out just once huh? Cool title. Nice job.

[guy drori]

Thanks Pete, appreciate your review, and I agree, it seems glamorous on the surface but it's far from it.

[Valentine]

I expect many of the world's celebs feel this way, no privacy, their lives are there for all wanting to know every rotten detail. Valentine

[guy drori]

Thank you Valentine, and yes I definitely agree with your comment

[Mr. Lopez]

This is good stuff because as a kid you think that it would be so cool ,glamorous even, to be a rock star, a model or a famous actor but as you so nicely state, ,it would be a living hell. What a fun read.

[guy drori]

Thank you Mr.Lopez.
Yes, we constantly hear around us people (especially children) who say they want fame, thinking it will be so heavenly, when in fact, they have no idea what a living hell it can be.

[matrixmark]

I believe you have hit the nail on the head with this great priece. How it must feel to be in the public eye.
eyes, eyes, everywhere. Not able to be yourself in public always putting on a fron until that front door is shut, then and only then can they become who they truly are.

Makes you think a lot this one, very though provoking and also how scary it must be to be in the dreaded public eye with every move you make scrutinised under a microscope.

Excellent piece, weell written out.

Mark.

[guy drori]

Indeed I agree . . . those who have fame act differently within four walls. When they are in public, things can often be overwhelming.
Being known - recognized by the public can often be scary - even lead you to dark places.

Appreciate your review Mark :)

[matrixmark]

Not a problem. Your piece does open up the eyes as to who people really are.

Mark.

[dan]

Guy, It's human nature to wish one is famous, but once famous all the baggage that comes with fame is revealed and a lot of celebrities curse their fame. A very well conceived and written piece, my compliments! A very perceptive and thought-provoking write. take care...dan

[guy drori]

Thank you for your review Dan. Appreciate it and glad you liked it :)
Take care...

[Roxie M]

My favorite is the last verse! I do believe there are famous people who love their art so much that in spite of the hell that comes with fame, they expressed the creative urges driving them. This poem provokes much thought...well done, Guy!

[guy drori]

Thank you for your kind words ! :)

[EileenM]

Fame is a double-edged sword - or rather the fame that happens after you find your bliss. You've captured that well, especially the inconsistency of "I want it, I love it, I hate it, I want it to go away..."

NIcely done!

[guy drori]

Thank you :)

[wordman]

it all comes with a price,question is can we afford it

[guy drori]

Nice question you've got there. I guess you can never know until you're in it...in which case it is already too late.

[Relic]

~ The price one must pay for fame is a high one. You're privacy, integrity and your soul are not your own anymore. The perks/money/ego are the threads that keep the boat afloat. ~

[guy drori]

Thank you for your comment, and I definitely agree with you

[Hailey Mae]

A good read with a honest message. Good work!

[guy drori]

Thank you :)