Girl with a pearl earring

Nice take and description of The Pearl Earring. That's a good question. I wonder what she is about to say?

Precious Jan. She's not ready to be exposed. :)

Ah, so different to the limericks that I usually head straight for - so glad I read this thoughtful piece, my friend x

Hi Jan! I just knew this would be a winner when I first read it! While I love your humor that brightens my day, this poem exposes the pearl of your more serious writing abilities! High fives, dear friend! Congratulations on your win. Keep them coming! Hugs and blessings!

Very well done, dear. Both your poem and the painting great works of art. Big hugs

You describe this work of art well Jan, Best wishes in the Contest

Really wonderful, Jan. This is exquisite poetic expression. If this is for Craig's contest, best wishes. It is wonderfully written. I think you have captured the mystery in the expression of the girl. Blessings and hugs.

p.s. jan, mine aspire; even az the young man, haz been, "to be the proud listed "caretaker", on the provenances uv any "oil" uv Johannes Vermeer...eXspecially uv this oil! Ohhh, you have made mine day dear poet!

my precious poet; az the many who are captivated by the amaze uv Mona Lisa, i, the works uv "Vermeer's" oil medium! Likewise, hiz adore uv the feminine. Hiz muse's were in the strokes uv their quills{my believe}'side, if you see, their beauty. If 'they' where in sight uv hiz brush and canvas, 'he' wuz in their sight, lisping uv he 'pon their slips. ;) oh yess, several uv hiz oils were uv the feminine writing. p.s...an artist's greatest werks are from experience ') (though he may have used hiz daughter az the model uv "the girl with the pearl earring", I have the artist's intuition that he did so hiding true from hiz wife, likewise adultery wuz a prison sentence back when! le poete fait un clin d'oeil....much love Jan ')

Johannes Vermeer has inspired my poems on this famous painting. Mona Lisa has her allure too. But to each, his own.

Loved this poem Jan!

I enjoyed reading your lovely write for a lovely painting. Both Are Great.... "Good Luck" Have a great day/weekend.....................

I guess this could have been listed as an ekphrasis also. I love your apt description. You emphasize the portrait in a way that draws more attention to each detail. (fyi…my sis now has your book…I also gave her Robert Gorelick’s pet limerick book…she works so hard and I think both books will relax her, bring her much laughter…she loves humor and I often thought she should be on stage) Hugs ~ Kim (Faving your poem)

Dear Jan, How captivating! The word you create brings the enigmatic beauty of the painting to life, evoking a sense of intrigue and wonder in me. The way you dig into her expression and the hidden depths within her gaze is truly mesmerizing. Your words have a timeless allure, much like the subject of the painting itself. Brilliant work. - Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

it is a beautiful painting, jan, and you've captured her so well in this poem...

- Perfect description... best wishes in the contest, Jan :) - hugs

A Vermeer how splendid Jan, I agree she looks a lot better than Moany Lisa, way overrated imho, I wonder what the secret is she hides, I best not go there lol! A fine piece for the contest, cheers David