Her Eyes Listen

Walking softly across room
skin the color of daisies
brown eyes listen intently
he waits for her smile.



Debbie Guzzi's "Walk Softly" contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Manassian Avatar
April 17, 2020 at 3:11 AM
How sweet to have someone who listens so intently. Blessings...
Lamoureux Avatar
April 17, 2020 at 9:06 AM
;0) hugs Rick.
Morgan Avatar
September 8, 2013 at 9:55 PM
Congrats on your win. Morgan
Lamoureux Avatar
September 9, 2013 at 7:28 AM
Thanks so much Morgan.
A  Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 9:10 PM
Congrats Richard, in Debbie's awesome contest....... SKAT
Lamoureux Avatar
September 8, 2013 at 8:09 AM
Thanks SKAT
Adams Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 8:05 PM
what a lovely poem...congrats on your win! Have a great weekend :)
Lamoureux Avatar
September 8, 2013 at 8:10 AM
You as well Sandra
Guzzi Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 6:08 PM
Richard I wish I'd caught this for you before the judging, sorry, [daisies] Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Lamoureux Avatar
September 8, 2013 at 8:09 AM
Oops
Roberts Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 3:36 PM
Lovely words Richard,congrats...Seren
Lamoureux Avatar
September 8, 2013 at 8:09 AM
Thanks Seren.
Onclaud Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 1:55 PM
how subtle with understones of a rendezvous... super congrats to you, rich!..:) huggs
Lamoureux Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 2:25 PM
Thanks Nette.
Mehta Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 5:46 AM
Congrats on the win
Lamoureux Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 8:24 AM
Thanks Dr Ram
A   Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 4:44 AM
Richard, a wonderful smooth win..linda
Lamoureux Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 8:24 AM
Thanks Linda
Dietrich Avatar
September 6, 2013 at 11:12 PM
Richard I love yours and wish it had made in the top ten. Congrats to you. Love how it went beyond just the look of the geisha.
Lamoureux Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 8:23 AM
Thanks Andrea, i was thinking perhaps I didn't fully understand what Debbie was looking for.
Lamoureux Avatar
September 6, 2013 at 4:59 PM
Thanks Sara
Kendrick Avatar
September 6, 2013 at 3:06 PM
Soft winning work..Congrats..Sara
Tacito Avatar
August 27, 2013 at 8:13 AM
Subtle, yet filled w/desire & want. Ah, the build-up of something so valuable. Excellent.
Lamoureux Avatar
August 27, 2013 at 11:41 AM
Thanks Drake. Have a great day.
Sirak Avatar
August 27, 2013 at 5:33 AM
Beautiful. With a few simple words you described the art and beauty of the geisha.
Lamoureux Avatar
August 27, 2013 at 8:06 AM
Thanks Monterey, that was my hope.
Dietrich Avatar
August 26, 2013 at 5:31 PM
love that title too, the eyes listen. That is a good way to be!
Lamoureux Avatar
August 26, 2013 at 6:06 PM
The Geisha were trained in the art of listening. Thanks for commenting.
Fiery Avatar
August 26, 2013 at 8:47 AM
Just came here to see your work...ur so gifted Richard..:)
Lamoureux Avatar
August 26, 2013 at 8:52 AM
Thanks Red, you are kind.
Chircop Avatar
August 26, 2013 at 7:53 AM
Ow gee..how soft and beautiful this is Richard!
Lamoureux Avatar
August 26, 2013 at 8:52 AM
Thanks Charmaine.
Sathasivam Avatar
August 26, 2013 at 7:05 AM
Excellent piece. Enjoyed. Tfs
Lamoureux Avatar
August 26, 2013 at 7:09 AM
Thanks Ravi
Manassian Avatar
August 26, 2013 at 6:42 AM
Good morning! :) Lovely piece!
Lamoureux Avatar
August 26, 2013 at 6:46 AM
Thanks Eileen
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