Along the Seine

Along the Seine the artists paint Scenes of a picturesque Paris, While tourists stroll admiring Flowers growing on an upper terrace. The bridges along the river's course Remember many a lover's sigh, So, too, a boatman rowing slowly Hoping to catch a maiden's eye. He does not know the artist sees His presence as a focal point, or, That he will someday adorn a wall Where maiden wanted nothing more. written October 10, 2021