Self

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I am a lady In a white dress My desire only to be softly caressed So I take my paint brush, and delinquently paint My face that pleads let love become quaint I confess to my brushes Let a man stroke me With eloquence and grace As he gazes into the love on my face La fenêtre you see that I paint so clear You have to climb in through it To hold me so dear Can you not see into my soft sad lonely eyes? I desire myself Wrapped inside of you On canvas I shall paint forever Myself That never existed

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Leslie Landeros

Date: 4/17/2024 1:08:00 PM

The use of metaphor and symbolism, particularly in describing the act of painting oneself, evokes a sense of vulnerability and longing. The lady in the white dress and the desire for gentle caresses juxtaposed with the desire to be seen and understood adds layers of complexity to the narrative. The repetition of "I desire myself" towards the end of the passage reinforces the theme of self-awareness and introspection, inviting reflection on identity and longing for connection.

Jill Spagnola

Date: 4/26/2015 2:32:00 AM

Wow!

Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/27/2015 4:24:00 PM