Plead the Fifth–in response to The Daily Post’s Writing Prompt

Flashbulb lightning
Residual flash
Temporary
Celebrity.

Shouted interrogatory
Penetrates dark,
Manufactured
Histrionics.

Hurried exchange
Hissed advice,
Prevaricate!
Obfuscate!

Stricken beauty
Softly demurs
Fabricate?
Never!

Amendment pled
Stricken eyes
Motivation?
Vanity.

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I’ve never shied away from telling my true age. Never pled the fifth. For many years I loved hearing people exclaim, “You don’t look ___!” Now, I believe all my years, like chickens, have come home to roost. And they’re having a wonderful time creating havoc with my looks.

Peace, people!

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