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Painting: Paolo and Francesca
by Frank Bernard Dicksee (1853-1928)

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A Jinjagoliath poem:
17th August 2023
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Your hand As so inclined Am I to show that love refined Itself to friendship Yet in that lowly Friendly act There still remains the simple fact As lips touch skin Respectful blessing Is released And worried brow becomes uncreased For lips they linger.. Just a while.. To transfer more than just a smile They wish to walk the extra mile From wrist To forearm Where friends desist And love walks slowly from the mist And yet.. This happens In the mind Forgive the drift from 'love refined'.. As thought constrained And locked away In hopeful future such love remains A warmth, cold daytime life detains In daydreams

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Christina Bowring

Date: 12/18/2023 4:10:00 PM

This is such a gorgeous piece of writing Chris and I always enjoy your wonderful narration as it gives the reader the opportunity to hear it as the great poet intended - you! I’ve never tried this form but you have made it so inspiring. Through your tender, romantic words the painting breathes life. Loved it. You are such a gifted poet and constantly creates such captivating poetry that deserves to be read often. Wishing you a joyous Christmas my talented friend x :):)

Christopher Grieves
Date: 12/18/2023 6:17:00 PM

..and I wish you too much love and joy this Christmas x

Christopher Grieves
Date: 12/18/2023 6:16:00 PM

Dear Christine..what can I say but a heart-felt thank you for your amazing and effusive comment. I do appreciate it, genuinely x

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/23/2023 6:33:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Christopher, Your poem is lovely with plenty of inspiring feelings

Christopher Grieves
Date: 8/23/2023 1:09:00 PM

Thank you. It was an emotive piece and connecting with something precious. Lovely words thank you Sotto :)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/18/2023 11:36:00 PM

Absolutely stunning work, Christopher, you have brought the painting alive with so many inspiring emotions:)

Christopher Grieves
Date: 8/23/2023 2:29:00 AM

Joanna.. thank you so much x lots to unpack here, so glad you enjoyed it in all it's breadth :)