On a Nude Model Against a Black Porous Mountain One Evening

the body,

of his work.

by his hand,
the fingernail moon lamp set on dim
sits in front an ultramarine drape
child orange at its base

by his hand,
the onyx climb, a mountainous terrain
muscular and oiled this inklike back foil
with its carefully placed rocks 

by his hand,
her body fine
inclined
inset

by his hand,
she
basks,
rollicks,
she tans ivory white.

in the safety
in the dead of the night
in the stolen light the moon reflects

by his hand,
her body unconcealed
she pays homage
to midnight
to 

the body,

of his work.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 12/15/2014 3:45:00 PM
What I like best about this one is how it winds back around to the "body" paying homage to the "body of his work!" That was so very clever. Always your endings are sterling!! a very "free verse" style with cool imagery! Trying to get in my oldie of the day with you!! Peeked at the clerihew again. It's just adorable!!
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Date: 9/2/2014 9:49:00 AM
I try to be kind, and follow, and support, with my heart...Linda
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Maurice Yvonne
Date: 9/2/2014 10:18:00 AM
ten out of ten on achieving your goal
Date: 8/28/2014 2:08:00 PM
Hi Maurice, wow, now that is how I like my poetry, -- a pattern of your own -- I like the basking art here. If anything, this is the kind of poetry I enjoy reading. Almost like a Rembrandt:) Linda
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Maurice Yvonne
Date: 8/29/2014 11:47:00 AM
Linda you are so genourous with your support thank you kindly.
Date: 8/28/2014 12:24:00 PM
Well done!
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Maurice Yvonne
Date: 8/29/2014 11:54:00 AM
i love your writings. thank you.
Date: 8/28/2014 10:46:00 AM
Dear Maurice, Such amazing imagery throughout every verse of this poem! I could see everything so clearly from your vivid description. A truly beautiful poem! Love, Carolyn
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Maurice Yvonne
Date: 8/28/2014 10:59:00 AM
you are so supportive. thank you so much.