The Actress

mindlovemisery's  menangerie
3WW...glaring misty alive

he dabbed a little brume de cologne
(mist of cologne )
on her throbbing temples



her glaring co star
always watching the clock
put her on edge

she, prone to attacks of the vapours
was calmed  by her somewhat  misshapened  director
in spite of his drinking
copious amounts of skim milk with his tea
and a rigorous exercise program

aloof alive and discreet
she became  notorious
for her use of chantage affectif
(emotional blackmail)

steaming open her husband's   envelopes
especially perfumed letters signed anonymous
with official emblems stamped on them
became an obsession