Velvet hands part cobalt sky,
almost as simply as time had frozen
and etched itself upon canvas,
with the grace of a Renoir memory.
Her eyes speak of enduring innocence
and her heart of constant yearning,
waiting for the day that love
unfolds its tender blooms.
She scans the horizon,
hoping to catch a glimpse
of diamonds falling from the heavens,
to cleanse her sorrow filled mind.
The sensation of fallacy consumes her,
as visions flash incessantly
of a life yet to be traversed,
such shadows one should never see.
Despite the loneliness to come,
she stands proudly in the evening sun
and smiles with humble elegance,
to the stranger with a yellow fedora.
Author notes
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre-Auguste_Renoir
not written in regards to any specific painting of his, but intended to capture a scene with equal depth and subtlety.
A contest entry
- BWOM~~~~~Best Write of the Month...#5! by islekine.
1050 points, ended September 5, 18 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
I appreciate sincerity and type-o spotting over flattery
Comments
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Congratulations on the trophy for this intriguing write that has one quite spellbound with the lady and the image of that fedora hat...a woman looking for her prince charming, and perhaps she may have found him! Bravo...the association with Renoir makes it a plus in my view!
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thank you very much my friend, so glad you enjoyed this piece - it was such a pleasure to create being inspired by Renoir's own brilliance
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This is indeed interesting one that I will be back to read again before the close of the contest thanks for taking the time to enter our contest best to you always be well.
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Lovely picture you have painted - great wording, images and depth to this. I really like the title, too.
I much enjoyed this - nicely done!
thank you for your entry
best wishes in the contest
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You captured Renoir well...
You painted a picture with your words with equal depth ...and subtlety...
So much said...a wonderful look into this moment of her life...Thanks so much for sharing your talent again. Best wishes in the contest and always!
Write on and on!
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Sweet Cuz...
This is amazing and going in my faves after the contest ends!
Your muse gone, no way!
This is beautiful like only you can do...I love it!
Lynda
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