Carolyn Devonshire Poet Free verse

Resting

Where do her dreams take her,
      beauty with hair of gold?

Does she dance among the stars tonight
     or dwell in a fantasy of passion?

Will she open her eyes if I call to her
     or linger in a celestial plane?

I stroke long hair cascading down her ebony gown,
     but she does not flinch.

Even as I lay my hands upon hers,
     this beauty’s eyes do not flutter.

Indeed, she rests in peace,
     not even breathing it seems.

Please tell me, gilded lady,
     Is this an eternal repose?
     
     

*Written May 14, 2014

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Kelly Deschler May 27, 2014 at 12:52 PM Very tender and beautiful words, Carolyn. I felt like I wanted to whisper them, so I wouldn't wake her up.... This a very creative take on the painting. I never had the thought that she could be "resting in peace"!.... Congratulations on your win!

Suzanne Delaney May 26, 2014 at 10:28 PM Hi Carolyn: Congratulations on your first place win Excellent interpretation of the painting. Luv <*_* > SuZ

Pandita Sietesantos May 26, 2014 at 7:18 PM Congratulations on this beautiful entry. A well-deserved win!

Faye Gibson May 26, 2014 at 6:23 PM Congratulations, Carolyn. Beautiful win.

Debbie Guzzi May 26, 2014 at 2:33 PM I guess we are meant to feel this way. congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Barbara Gorelick May 26, 2014 at 8:15 AM I read it the same as you did..an"eternal repose"...good one LNC. Congrats. BG

Joseph May May 26, 2014 at 7:47 AM Congrats on a great win Carolyn...

Lena Emp May 25, 2014 at 9:24 AM This is so melancholic...but everyone has it time to depart in this world. Sad but well written.

Joseph May May 17, 2014 at 5:32 PM Great write Carolyn... good luck in the contest

Paul Callus May 17, 2014 at 2:59 PM Carolyn, this is a 7 rating for me and a fav; love the personification; blissfully at rest. who would want it to end! :) // paul Paul Callus May 26, 2014 at 3:48 PM ...and congratulations on a merited win!!

Keith O.J. Hunt May 15, 2014 at 12:48 PM Very deep, unique write Carolyn; your first stanza really grabs, and the rest sets a wonderful, graceful result Faving this Carolyn!

Ralph Sergi May 15, 2014 at 9:25 AM Hi Carolyn, nice to know you: Rest personified in the beauty of a woman with gold hair in a black gown. A colorful rest. Great Poem! my compliments.