Visions by the Bay - Fantasy-Sonnet III
I was strolling by the Bay the other day,
merely minding my own business I might say
when, with considerable shock I perceived, beside a rock,
two completely naked females in my way.
I confess I was immediately disposed
to linger near the spot where they reposed
quite unable to forbear but to stare in wonder there
at the beauty of their bodies thus exposed
I am sure you will imagine my surprise
at this vision which appeared before my eyes.
My involuntary reaction to such unforseen attraction,
I attempted desperately to disguise.
Who they were, until this day I cannot say
for eventually, I turned and walked away.
Hugh Wyles, July 28th. 2008.
(Oil on canvas “The Bathers” (1884) by William Adolphe Bouguereau.)
Author notes
(The third of my Bouguereau fantasy-sonnets.
Please refer to: http://allpoetry.com/poem/4495913 )
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Ah, the writer tells the tale
in the mode of a Victorian gentleman,
so discrete, but so obvious
in his enjoyment of the scene.
Your concept and your execution
a true delight, Hugh.
M-C
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Dear Hugh,
I can well imagine any mans reaction to viewing such beauties in the bay. I hope they had sunscreen on to protect their perfect skin.
It takes great courage to resist tje temptation to approach these beauties.
As with the others your poem and painting compliment the other.
Another magnificent poem and painting my dear friend.
Love Bea
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"My involuntary reaction to such unforseen attraction,
I attempted desperately to disguise."
And probably as much to himself as to anyone who might perceive him. It's a thin line we tread in our minds between beauty and lust sometimes.
How you've taken it a step deeper into his thoughts, which suddenly aren't quite so simple.
I like this idea Hugh, the inter-linking sonnets. It wordk, and works really well! There's a psychology behind this series that holds the interest along with your usual skill.
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