A lady of the leisure class expressed her soul's desire at last -
Bonheur du Jour, it's time for me to have a desk of luxury
and delicate design, not this Bureau of Georgian walnut, no,
it does not suit me; forsooth! Lo, its leathered fall permits me not
a proper exploration's jot upon the page by feathered quill;
its bulky size makes Lady ill. Behold, should noble husband see
to it he can afford such, she deserves a ladies writing desk
to keep her legs out of a mess and hidden well below a pair
that tapers like her own, compare.
Author notes
A Bonheur du Jour ladies writing desk: http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml/humanworld/worldcultures/asia/china/china_writing_desk.aspx
contest photo of ghost lady's hand and Bureau style desk by Montague Cooper, early 20th century
A contest entry
- Ghost photo's from the past. by Meroza.
600 points, ended October 16, 2008, 8 entries
Bronze trophy winner
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1050 points, ended December 14, 2008, 19 entries
Gold trophy winner
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Comments
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Well Done!
congrats on a well deserved award.
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This is very lavish and fun and I can dig that. I like the way it rolls like a black and white movie in my head. It has an irresistible quality about it that I can’t quite put a finger on but it lingers with me.
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This was breathtaking, it was as if it was taken right out of the past and into the pressence. I love how you have written this!
Thank you so much for taking the time to enter and the best of luck
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I found myself hoping the lady got her 'desired' writing desk, and lived long enough to enjoy it! Marvelous write!
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First off, I have to say I really love everything about this poem. Even the picture and background fit with it stunningly. I'm not a fan of rhyme but you pulled it off well. I actually really liked it in your piece, you used that skill very well.
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This is one of the best short(ish) poems I've read for some time. Your skill as a wordsmith is demonstrated beautifully in this work. Excellent!
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