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Flower Lady

Was
he
gilding
the lily-
or girl of his dreams

Femme fleur Ophelia by Maurice Bouval

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Carolyn Devonshire

June 18, 2009 at 1:37 PM

Checked out the link, Brian, and I'm convinced he was "gilding" the "girl of his dreams." What a beautiful poem about an incredibly provocative work of art! Love, Carolyn

Charlene Bird

June 18, 2009 at 9:44 AM

She was a beautiful bloomed lily that he very much adored! Love this!

Michael Jordan

June 18, 2009 at 8:14 AM

Beautiful poem Brian - Best wishes for you always, God Bless, MJ

Sean Kelly

June 18, 2009 at 7:02 AM

Excellent , poetic obversation , Brian . Rgds from all your flower ladies ; Lily , Rose , Daisy, Hyacinth etc ....

Carrie Richards

June 18, 2009 at 6:48 AM

Very lovely art, and love the poem that puts that image in my mind ! .....Carrie.....and thank you once more, for the kind comments on my poems, Brian.