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Gypsy Dancer

So fragile, I could count the veins
   beneath her pink petaled softness.

In ruffled skirts, like a gypsy she danced, 
   coaxing her unopened buds to bloom.

Copyright © Lin Lane | Year Posted 2023

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Susan Ashley Date: 5/7/2023 1:05:00 PM Dear Lin, the delicate sensual beauty of your verse falls upon the page as if delivered by a feathered quill. I adore this piece and especially love the last line for an exquisite finale. Warmest wishes, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 5/7/2023 4:39:00 PM Hi Susan. Your compliments are always an encouragement for me. It's interesting how one phrase can become something so much more, depending on a mood at the moment. Thank you, Susan.

Mike Gentile Date: 5/4/2023 4:39:00 AM Lin, this is SOOOO beautiful! Perfect for the season or anything beautiful thoughts want to flow! Happy Thursday xxoo Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 5/4/2023 4:45:00 AM G'morning, Mike. I thank you for seeing where these few words could flow, depending on the need for the place of delivery..xxoo

Tania Kitchin Date: 5/4/2023 3:39:00 AM Lin, beautifully penned, I love peonies and you have captured their allure! Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 5/4/2023 3:58:00 AM Morning, Tania and thanks a lot. They are one of my favorites, along with gardenia and lilacs. Pink, white and lavender... what a pretty bouquet that would make.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/3/2023 6:43:00 PM Ooh! So great! Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 5/4/2023 12:34:00 AM Thanks so very much, Kim.

Jan Allison Date: 5/3/2023 2:09:00 PM wow how sensuous is this Lin, exquisite poetry indeed:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 5/3/2023 2:14:00 PM Thanks Jan. It's the word of the day, so I've been told.

Paula Goldsmith Date: 5/3/2023 1:40:00 PM I love this write/picture/flower. It is extra pretty in pink. Have a great day............. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 5/3/2023 2:13:00 PM Thanks, Paula. Good evening to you.

John Lawless Date: 5/3/2023 10:34:00 AM You're making the roses blush Lin. and the word for today is.. sensuous. The bees will be reading this as a bed hive story Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 5/3/2023 10:58:00 AM That's a softly seductive word, John. She blushes beautifully. Thank you very much.

Sotto Poet Date: 5/3/2023 10:27:00 AM Lin, It's clear that you have a natural talent for understanding visual art. This short, sensuous poem is wonderful. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 5/3/2023 10:34:00 AM I appreciate your compliments, Lasaad. Thank you.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/3/2023 10:11:00 AM Love this short and sensuous poetry, Lin! Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 5/3/2023 10:19:00 AM Thanks so very much for liking this one, Andrea.

Peter Rees Date: 5/3/2023 7:27:00 AM Sensual? Sensuous? What’s the right word ? Mmm. Lovely it is! Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 5/3/2023 7:50:00 AM Hi Peter. Those two words work for me, and I thought I was being subtle. ;-)

Tom Cunningham Date: 5/3/2023 7:21:00 AM You have a talent for interpreting pictures and paintings Lin. Tom Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 5/3/2023 12:42:00 PM No, Tom. I think this peony is more delicate in color and ruffles. Tom Cunningham Date: 5/3/2023 10:54:00 AM Oh, the picture has changed or maybe I need an eye test lol Lin Lane Date: 5/3/2023 7:49:00 AM Thanks so very much for your thoughts, Tom. I hope to make others see what I do, without looking at the picture.