Kathryn Collins Poet Free verse

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Inspired by Johannes Vermeer's Girl With A Pearl Earring

I am a suitor sneaking upon her
or perhaps a light breeze upon her shoulder

exasperation or is it disappointment parts her lips,
simple indifference, unfulfilled hope?

turban undisturbed,
in careful turn from light

would be I the target of her stare,
the reason for embalmment leap

to me, to sit
on this Mauritshus bench.


©Kathryn McLoughlin Collins

Inspired By Johannes Vermeer's Girl With a Pearl Earring

I am a suitor sneaking upon her
or perhaps a light breeze upon her shoulder

exasperation or is it disappointment parts her lips,
simple indifference, unfulfilled hope?

turban undisturbed, 
in careful turn from light

would be I the target of her stare,
the reason for embalmment leap 

to me, to sit 
on this Mauritshus bench.


©Kathryn McLoughlin Collins

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Keith Bickerstaffe June 18, 2012 at 10:01 AM ...soup mail:)

Jack Horne June 12, 2012 at 12:36 PM love this beautiful write, Kathryn. Many congrats on your wins : )

Sara Kendrick June 12, 2012 at 9:40 AM I must look this painting up..I am sure that it will be a delight to see..Thanks for stopping by with congrats on my work that placed in the contest..Sara

Karen Deeks June 12, 2012 at 4:49 AM absolutely beautifully penned on a painting that once seen never forgotten.... your take on being the potential reason for her gaze i find most enchanting... seems that is why we are drawn sometimes to a work of art is that they make us feel involved... lovely piece indeed

Anne-Lise Andresen June 10, 2012 at 7:51 AM Beautiful poem Kathryn, love it! - Have a lovely Sunday. - oxox Anne-Lise

Keith Bickerstaffe June 9, 2012 at 12:19 PM I know the painting well. In fact, a college friend of mine fashioned a really good reproduction. YOU have captured her quiet beauty so well here. '...turban undisturbed,' SWEET! BRAVO Kathy!! Love, Keith :)

Carol Sunshine Brown June 9, 2012 at 8:09 AM Wonderfully written poetry Kathryn. Thank you for sharing. Have a super weekend. Love, Carol

Terry O'Leary June 9, 2012 at 5:37 AM I checked out the painting... you've made a stunning redition of the mood in your words... wonderful... Terry (and thank you once again for your support, and so many kind comments...)

David Williams June 8, 2012 at 4:47 PM Kathy, just love this, and love Vemeer, well done..David