Constance La France Poet Ekphrasis

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Ekphrasis/A Seductive Beauty
Copyright, ID # 1836420
All Rights, 07/10/2026, Constance La France
Plagiarism Prohibited

Penned, July 10, 2026/ Human Written
For the International Contest, When Words Speak For The Silence of Art
Sponsor, Silent One, Judged 07/29/2026

Second Place

Portrait Of A Young Woman, Circa 1525-1530
by_  Antonio d' Ubertino Verdi aka Bachiacca, Italian Renaissance Painter

A Seductive Beauty

a young woman
a seductive beauty
coquettish
unidentified 
the artist paints with soft delicate strokes
his brush an extension of his hands
breaths of deep love
the pigment colorful
oh, was the artist hopelessly smitten
she is elegant
her auburn hair elaborate 
in a style of the times 
sitting in a three quarter profile
engaging the viewer
with her eyes
magnetic
she wears a vivid yellow dress
with a pearl necklace
and earrings
such details 
though the brushstrokes are bold
they speak of a passion and love
her skin smooth and cheeks blushed
on her wrist a coral and green bracelet
giving a depth of whimsical
to the art
she holds a calm tabby cat to her heart
light brown with odd gold eyes
folded paws speaks of calmness
the cat has a sensual aura also
was the cat a gift perhaps
my mind seeks answers
oh, those eyes follow me as I
move away  . . . 
so much 
that I can still feel them

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Paula Goldsmith July 29, 2026 at 3:16 PM Congratulations.... I enjoyed reading your wonderful "A Seductive Beauty - Ekphrasis" write. What a Great picture you have here. I love Both...  Enjoy your day writing away with your wonderful win.............. Constance La France July 31, 2026 at 11:57 PM Thank you 🦋

Silent One July 29, 2026 at 2:51 PM A beautiful take on the painting and choice for the poem.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Constance La France July 31, 2026 at 11:57 PM Thank you 🦋

Nette Onclaud July 24, 2026 at 9:31 AM what a poetic gem, lustrous and brilliant! soup mail, important Constance La France July 25, 2026 at 10:57 AM Thank you 🦋