Lin Lane Poet Free verse

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Constance's Twelve Beautiful Lines Contest ~ 4/18/25

Eyes of a Lover

To love is to burn with passion, like flames of a fire.
                                                                ~ by poet


On canvas, her loveliness was yet a vague concept
A beginning sketch in shades of charcoal grays
by the hand of one who knew her in greater detail...
the gleam in her eyes; curve of her lips when she smiles

Her pleading expression bemoaned when her lips parted
The artist's masculine hand trembled as he painted her
Tormented with need, she looked at him while in a pose
His eyes replied, "Not yet. I need to paint you in this light."

With brush, he quickly began filling his palette with colors...
peach blush for her cheeks, soft rose to tint her pouty lips
She opened her eyes to reveal irises dancing in hues of blue
He'd captured her beauty's nuance with the eyes of a lover

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Duke Beaufort April 24, 2025 at 5:26 AM Lin, you get how our brain perceives the object of our affection in a very positive light. "Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder" truly is more in the brain of the beholder. Some scientists might claim to understand what goes on in the brain, but I'd rather just enjoy it! Your description is quite remarkable. Smiles!! Lin Lane April 24, 2025 at 11:08 AM I do, and also how they can be at odds with each other. Thank you very much for your kind remarks, Duke.

Linda Alice Fowler April 21, 2025 at 6:45 AM Depth of emotion here Lin. Congratulations! :) Lin Lane April 24, 2025 at 11:06 AM Thank you for recognizing it, Linda.

Paula Goldsmith April 20, 2025 at 10:27 AM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Eyes of a Lover" write/quote and great picture. Happy/Blessed Easter Day...... Lin Lane April 20, 2025 at 10:49 AM Thank you very much for always being so thoughtful, Paula.

Edward Ibeh April 20, 2025 at 4:25 AM Happy Easter, Lin. This is so beautifully written. Constance will love it, I'm sure. Best of luck! Lin Lane April 20, 2025 at 10:49 AM Thank you, Edward and Happy Easter to you and your family. Thanks for the poem comments.

Mystic Rose Rose April 18, 2025 at 6:32 PM What a lovely balance between subject and artist and poet, nicely penned dear Lin, Happy Easter Dear Poet :) Lin Lane April 18, 2025 at 11:56 PM Thank you very much for your kind words, Vie and for your Easter wishes. I hope your holiday is enjoyable, too.

Tom Cunningham April 18, 2025 at 10:31 AM And twelve beautiful lines you've written Lin. Beautiful quote too. Tom Lin Lane April 18, 2025 at 11:54 AM Thank you for both plaudits, Tom.

Anne-Lise Andresen April 18, 2025 at 9:33 AM - Love painted on a canvas...so beautiful, Lin :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs Lin Lane April 18, 2025 at 11:53 AM Thank you for liking these lines, Anne-Lise. Hugs.