Looking out from the Inside: A Reflection of Poems

By Eleanor Di Blasio

This collection of poems, some based on real life events, is seen through the writers perspective and divided into various chapters that we can all relate to in life. In this ever-changing world, the writer has depicted subjects such as Famous, Politics and Romance, the complicated and weird, worrying world of today; but also shows hope and that there could possibly be a light at the end of the tunnel.

This poetry book is somewhat controversial, certainly food for thought, is reflective and still contains something to make you smile.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris UK
• Release date: Jul 28, 2017
• ISBN: 9781543486384

Eleanor Di Blasio

Eleanor Theresa Di Blasio is a Black British writer, of Caribbean origin, who grew up in Hertfordshire, UK. She is a divorcee, Mother to two grown up daughters, a previous Business Owner in Recruitment, a fitness fanatic and social media follower. Eleanor began writing poems five years ago after experiencing several personal tragedies. With her extensive travelling, various career paths, concise and somewhat humorous observation skills, coupled with her love of writing, she was finally able to select her first collection of poems; Looking Out From The Inside - A Reflection of Poems. With love from Portugal

Book preview

CHAPTER 1 – FAMOUS

Stand up for who you are

Stand up because you are a Star

CHAMPAGNE LIFE

Every day I drink a glass of champagne

I look in the mirror, yes I am vain

I go out to a three hour lunch

Take just after my mid-morning brunch

Then I go off to spend my pile of money

In my glamorous world it is always sunny

Got all the handsome men who want to date me

So it’s breakfast, lunch, and then afternoon tea

Take my bony arse off to a photo shoot

Pack a few expensive outfits in my BMW boot

Mum and Dad say ‘keep it up girl

One day you will take over this World’

My Mum keeps saying ‘from the day I gave birth

I knew that you could conquer this Earth’

Stay on daytime and night time TV

Ensure the producers pay you the correct fee

Darling, you must charge as much as you can

Remember all your Face book and Twitter fans

Wear some designer swagger when you go out tonight

Keep it real; please don’t get into a fight

That Club has table booked for you, you are on the guest list

The Grey Goose and Moet is flowing, you can handle all of this

I am on a tremendous career path

Concentrate pretty one, you are a piece of art

My Mum says ‘I will back you all the way

My beautiful child, love you each and every day’

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BEAUTIFUL MAN

Tyson Beckford is so divine

All I wish is that he would be mine

Just one night in his big, strong arms

I would surrender to his manly charms

He is such a good-looking, sexy, hunk

Like having chocolate, just one chunk

I first spotted him strut his stride

Bare chest on show, jacket open wide

He has amazing smooth skin, those Chinese eyes

The most successful male supermodel in our time

So popular on TV, films and many videos

He gets mobbed in the street wherever he goes

A second stint with the Chippendales in Vegas

He seems to have this ability to take us

On a daydream journey and fantasize

In catwalk terms, it is about the ‘smize’

DESIGNER

So finally you let me have my say

This means that I will not have to wait ‘til pay day

I really have to earn my own money

Need to go on holiday somewhere hot and sunny

I have some very wealthy clients

Spend the cash all money spent

Let them look at the swatches

Takes some time on their expensive watches

Use my colours white or beige

Guaranteed they will never fade

Powder blue, also in the blush

Hurry up now ring, call there’s a rush

Kelly Hoppen from Dragon’s Den

Working the decor on TV, target the men

Has sorted out the Beckham’s house

Does not wilt, is no house mouse

Trust everything this Interior Designer says

Open your purse, the house always pays

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COLOURFUL BOUQUET

My flowers are better than Dane Bowers

Think I have missed the April showers

Love the colours that they bring

They have even made my heart sing

They smell so sweet and heavenly

My favourite colours leave me in ecstasy

Bringing happiness to my life

Cut the stems off with sharp knife

Never felt so happy before

Took them in and closed front door

Fill the vase up with tap water

Make arrangement, rearrange and alter

Beautiful, lively, in my room

Hope they last until my doom

I love the way flowers make me feel

Loving life, thank you Neil

IS THIS THE END?

What are we having for dinner tonight?

Mung bean and lentil soup if that is alright

Can the Band join us to dine?

They like your cooking; they say it all the time

Oh Chris what a lovely thing to say

Great idea, then I can hear you guys play

But now I must go to the gym

Then if I eat, it won’t feel like a sin

Tracy is waiting for my workout

She’s made me so fit, without a doubt

So much better we don’t eat meat

Count my calories, best not to cheat

Got a function later in the week

What dress to wear, must look chic

Do you think we should consciously uncouple?

Darling I really don’t mind, long as I stay fit and supple

We will remain friends for the kids’ sake

Don’t want to upset them or to appear fake

I just want to have a really good time

Do this right; we will all be absolutely fine

MODELS

Hey darling let’s kiss the air

Hey darlings look like we really care

We all have such an incredible force

Not only are we just clothes horse

Stylists do our makeup and hair

Spend two full hours in the chair

Quaff a few glasses of champagne

Narcissistic pleasure, I’m not vain

Loving my highlighted cheekbones

In wedding dress, sit on my throne

I have my own hero

Only want to be a size zero

No time in my life to workout

Run around all day, keep that pout

Take a look, who is in the FROW?

Anna Wintour shouts ‘go, girl go’

NAUGHTY BOY

Cannot believe he is over 50 years old

Still he will never, ever be told

He is arrogant, wealthy and smart

Knows his profession, but still he acts like a tart

Everyone realises this man is a very confident self

He grins, he smiles, thinks he’s bigger than anyone else

Girls surround him ‘coz he’s got the ‘X Factor’

Little does he know all the talk could sack her

She’s in the paper for all the wrong reasons

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