He saw a portrait in the window
of a little antique shop,
the painting of a woman
causing him to stop
she was so beautiful and grand
as she clasped her small hands
Her eyes were mesmerizing
a dark examining soul
haunting,pleading
yet imposing strong control
Though his room was small and crowded
he wanted her portrait there
to look at it every morning
that haunting, enigmatic stare
he dreamed of her that night
fixed forever in memory
the next day, he went to the shop
with intent to buy
A painting he had coveted
his enthusiam high
His hopes were dashed, when he was told
The'Portrait in the Window'
already had been sold
Umm looked forever for a pic to go with this title and i could not find one so i settled for one of my favorite actress and i hope you all like her too....:) Jane Seymour
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Written September 9th, 2002
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very well written
I like this a lot Susan. I have seen many portraits where the eyes seem to really watch as you walk in front of it. You told the story of this man's desire to own this portrait really well in this one. I was sad when he went back and it was gone.
Did you ever see "The Picture of Dorian Gray?". It is pretty spooky, and tells the story of a man who is a narcistic type.
I think it was a book, made into a movie.
I enjoyed this one.
Ethereal Melody
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There is a portrait in the Phx Art Museum that I have lusted after for years. Well granted...I can never purchse it, but every time I see it... I spend a very long time gazing upon her. Its they eyes..and the expression in her face. Mesmerizing.
.. Someimes I think she was ME...in a past life. 
This write brought her face to mind....
A wonderful write my friend...I enjoyed it greatly.
Hugs and love..
Mary Ann -
excellent
Very nice. I like that the voice is a man who isn't evil. Great job. -
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Love Jane Seymour. My first favorite actress. Love the poem.
Roury -
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yes i like her too, she is a beatutyful womwn to go with your beautyful poem.It seems they were made for each other.sis loving indeed. -
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aww...poor guy. lol. like the pic, poems well written too. keep it up.
Colle -
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She has that elegant beauty. (Dr. Quinn can make a house call anyday.)
Kind of sad but really cool piece.
Thanx -
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That was cool. Vary haunting and mysterious. The pic goes great. Loved it. ~Jill~ -
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Enjoyed the read! Beautiful picture of Jane Seymour...reminds me of Mona Lisa's smile!
:-) Maureen -
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Apt and fitting poem to portrait. Well done -tj- -
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Very well written. The pic is beautiful. come and see my newest one. I just posted it. I was sitting here ready for bed and it just came to me. I didn't even proof read it. I hope it's ok. Skip -
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this is extremely beautiful....beautiful way with words....I think the picture definetly goes with the poem...her hands are just as you described them...
Adriana Rosas -
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I was thinking she looked familiar. Very nice piece Susan. Beautifully penned. DD -
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I do like Jane too! This is a beautiful poem, loved the style and difference you put into it :)
Well done Susan!
~Best Wishes~ -
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A good poetic tale here Susan, very well written.
Andrew -
Thanks you all for the comments
LOL I an next tiime i will call on you hon:)
Blessings
Susan~~~ -
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you could of used one of my portraits lol :) i'd of just made my own :p -
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This was a great piece and I like the pic... Thanks for stopping by and I will continue to enjoy reading your work.
Yvonne -
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Yepp I love her too..a beautiful pic and a beautiful poem...nice one Sis...~~~~GILL~~~~ -
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Yea, I really liked this write, I can see it all as it happens!!! Well done Really liked this write, thank you!! Luv, Lee -
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Always nice to see more Jane!
Enjoyed this write very much!
It was a marvelous picture you painted.
RR -
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Yep, I lke her too. And I love this poem, well written.
Natalia
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