They say the Devil wears Prada
in my experience she wears Lululemon yoga pants
drives a hybrid
drinks La Columbe
and looks down at me condescendingly at the Ardmore Trader Joe’s and Wynnewood Whole Foods
The Devil lurking in me
is clad in mass market athleisurewear from Kohls
needs to shave her legs
her hoodie has seen better days (oops. . . is this the one with the hole or the stain?!)
and probably has not showered today
let alone worn lipstick in years
No shiny, perky ponytail
hides her horns
she does her own eyebrows
(badly)
and arrives in a beat up Honda minivan
I am not proud to admit that some days I am the devil
I like it a lot better when I am the wrong side of the Main Line tracks
Joan of Arc
flaming sword in hand
carving words of rage and power
into the sky
© 2017 Christine Elizabeth Ray – All rights Reserved
Brave & Reckless 
Thank you for the chuckle you just gave me!
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You are most welcome! Have to lighten things up around here every once in a while.
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Oooh I loved this to bits…
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So glad you enjoyed it Megha!
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Yes totally
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Ha! Oh, how fabulous. I imagine I will come back (a lot) and read this over and over again, Christine. I’m smiling.
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I am so glad you enjoyed this. I was doing my best to paint the portrait of my life living in the shadow of wealthy suburbs.
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I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. Participation is not compulsory, of course, but I had to I had to let you know how much I enjoy your writing. You have inspired me many, many times.
Allane x
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<3<3
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That flaming sword, spilling inky blood.
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I do have a tendency to get fired up. . .
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Reblogged this on cabbagesandkings524 and commented:
Christine Ray – More than a bit devilish
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Reblogged this on A Global Divergent Literary Collective and commented:
Christine Ray
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i really liked this poem…somehow, i find myself trying to arrive at the balance between the joan of arc and the devil in athleisurewear (maybe more toward joan of arc), sometimes wishing i didn’t wish i could be like the ones in lululemon…
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I understand. . .
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Oh wow
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Thanks Sarah!
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Nice.
Very well orchestrated.
And I love Trader Joe’s.
Have a nice day Christine. 🙂
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Thank you Forrest!
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