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Gotta Love Alliteration contest by Tom Woody  5/17/24

Crimson on Canvas

Love is a passionate portrait painted with the heart
Burnished brush strokes are a cherished work of art
when friendship blossoms as buds bloom into flowers
and romance reigns with caresses in garden bowers

Splashes of seafoam and evergreen flecks her eyes
Cerulean for the sea near the shore where she lies
Tint of Tuscan gold in the sand, reflected by the sun 
and pastel pink on the lovely lips of my beloved one

Crimson on canvas, ruby red once she's been kissed
It's my intimate impression of her in a tender tryst
With carefully blended oils, her portrait takes shape
as I capture the delicate tresses curling on her nape

My deep desire tempts and teases my male senses
Against loving her, I will build no bulwark of defenses
My fingers long to fondle her cheek when she smiles
This beauty is not a woman who uses feminine wiles

I've adorned the canvas with her image as best I can
Flawed to a fault by my hand. I am an imperfect man
In this painted creation I hope I've been able to portray
the beauty and grace of her that words cannot convey
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Kitchin Avatar
May 25, 2024 at 1:44 PM
Mark, a great romantic poem, love the imagery, great alliteration as well. Congratulations on your winning placement. - Hugs
Allison Avatar
May 23, 2024 at 11:40 AM
beautifully romantic Mark and i love the subtle use of colour which is so overdone these days, so good to see you posting my friend:-) hugs Jan xx
Goldsmith Avatar
May 17, 2024 at 11:51 AM
Your "Crimson on Canvas" is a wonderful write/great ending. I enjoyed reading as I was seeing the painting.  "Good Luck"  Have A Blessed Weekend Writing Away.........
Koplin Avatar
May 21, 2024 at 5:09 AM
Thank you very much Paula.
Lane Avatar
May 17, 2024 at 9:38 AM
Mark, this is really good. Your bulldog claws are well hidden when you write about romance. Contest entry? Why not?
Koplin Avatar
May 21, 2024 at 5:09 AM
Yes a contest entry. Nothing ventured. Thanks Lin.
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