Emile Pinet Poet Sonnet

A Porcelain Doll

At the break of Dawn, she poses in place,
as a rising sun stains the night sky pink.
And my artistic hand begins to race,
sketching her features with charcoal and ink.

Ebony outlines, mesmerizing eyes,
as if she stepped from a fantasy dream.
And as cotton-candy clouds tint the skies,
gilded shafts of light make her aura gleam.

With her white face as featureless as smoke,
colored silks adorn this porcelain doll.
And as my muse guides my every brushstroke,
she wears mystery like a silken cloak.

A Japanese Geisha touts perfection;
nothing about her invites correction.

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Line Gauthier May 13, 2018 at 10:49 AM A most entertaining read, Emile.

Gregory Richard Barden November 11, 2017 at 10:39 PM Wonderfully romantic and thoughtful write, Emile - congratulations on the win! I adore all things Japanese, especially historical cultuire, and I enjoyed this very much! :-) Emile Pinet November 12, 2017 at 9:11 AM Thanks so much Gregory, your comments and support are much appreciated my friend, Emile.

Elaine George November 7, 2017 at 12:48 PM As beautiful as the picture, Emile. Congratulations on your top-notch win. Elaine Emile Pinet November 7, 2017 at 5:06 PM Thanks so much Elaine, your comments and support are much appreciated my friend, Emile.

Eve Roper November 6, 2017 at 7:43 PM Emile, beautiful imagery , congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve ~`* Emile Pinet November 7, 2017 at 8:55 AM Thanks Eve, your comments and support are much appreciated my friend, Emile.

John Hamilton November 6, 2017 at 6:29 PM Amazing sonnet Emile, knew this was a winner congrats! Emile Pinet November 7, 2017 at 8:52 AM Thank you again John, your comments and support are much appreciated my friend, Emile.

Jan Allison November 6, 2017 at 4:05 PM So beautiful and romantic Emile and I love the accompanying picture too:-) hugs jan xx Emile Pinet November 7, 2017 at 8:56 AM Thanks Jan, your comments and support are much appreciated my friend, Emile.

Judith S November 6, 2017 at 11:14 AM Congratulations on your win Emile!! Wonderful use of words in this beautifully written sonnet. Best, Judy Emile Pinet November 7, 2017 at 8:56 AM Thanks Judy, your comments and support are much appreciated my friend, Emile.

Dale Gregory Cozart November 6, 2017 at 9:16 AM Congratulations on your 7th Place win! Thank you so much for taking the time to enter. Emile Pinet November 7, 2017 at 8:51 AM Thanks Dale, I enjoyed your contest, your comments are always most welcome my friend, Emile.

John Hamilton October 29, 2017 at 3:14 PM Excellent Sonnet Emile, great use of the required words, didn't feel forced at all, this should do well in the contest! Emile Pinet October 29, 2017 at 5:15 PM Thank you John, your comments and support are much appreciated my friend, Emile.

Heidi Sands October 29, 2017 at 2:44 PM Very well done Emile. Good luck in the contest :) Emile Pinet October 29, 2017 at 5:14 PM Thank you so much Heidi, your comments and support are much appreciated my friend, Emile.

Anne-Lise Andresen October 29, 2017 at 2:15 PM - Oh, beautiful and romantic Emile :) - GL in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Emile Pinet October 29, 2017 at 5:14 PM Thanks Annie-Lise, your comments and support are much appreciated my friend, Emile.

Silent One October 29, 2017 at 2:08 PM A brilliant romantic sonnet.. Emile Pinet October 29, 2017 at 5:13 PM Thank you Silent One, your comments and support are much appreciated my friend, Emile.