Eyes Bright With Desire
I woke trembling on the eve of dawn
dappled sunlight through window shone
upon my canvas there had been drawn
a masculine image, chiseled cheekbones
What fantasy had I taken in flight
Had my hand charcoaled this face
And in the darkness of my night
what knight-errant did I embrace
His eyes bore through my very own
No angle shielded their penetration
I reached for palette and brushes
he guided my hand for his creation
Colors gave life to detailed features
Blue eyes were flecked with gold
Bright with desire, grinning at me
I'd never painted something so bold
My palette awash in shades of oil
Streaks of cobalt covered my gown
When his eyes stared back at me
I knew that soon I would drown
I could not bear to tear myself away
On and on I painted where he led
My hand had wearied from its task
I lay back down on my rumpled bed
With eyes closed in hope of dreaming
of this man who now lives in my heart
Come, my handsome knight, once more
I can no longer bear living in worlds apart
Copyright © Marti Sutherland | Year Posted 2016
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