Ellipsis. It’s a 6

…the dress hugged her body like a child to mother’s bosom, comforting every curve…
hair and makeup skillfully applied, grand masterpiece of illusion…

…emotion stood, enticing in streetlight halo, shroud draped and steadfast…
weeks of wear, broken blockade signals fear, knight in shining armor…

…deliverance offered, rescue shines, blinding blue…
secure in silent suffering… grand masterpiece of illusion