Inspired By Johannes Vermeer's Girl With a Pearl Earring

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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

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

Date: 6/18/2012 10:01:00 AM

...soup mail:)

Jack Horne

Date: 6/12/2012 12:36:00 PM

love this beautiful write, Kathryn. Many congrats on your wins : )

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/12/2012 9:40:00 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

Date: 6/12/2012 4:49:00 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

Date: 6/10/2012 7:51:00 AM

Beautiful poem Kathryn, love it! - Have a lovely Sunday. - oxox Anne-Lise

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 6/9/2012 12:19:00 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

Date: 6/9/2012 8:09:00 AM

Wonderfully written poetry Kathryn. Thank you for sharing. Have a super weekend. Love, Carol

Terry O'Leary

Date: 6/9/2012 5:37:00 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

Date: 6/8/2012 4:47:00 PM

Kathy, just love this, and love Vemeer, well done..David