Shape of An Hourglass

How  I lavishly relish the outline
of an hourglass shaping curves
which  unveil  your  ripened  form--

cleavage of your silky back
fires imaginings of an enchantress
so prurient, worldly.
How sands of time glint on your mounds
tracing  voluptuous bosoms
like a marvel of art --
and  I will remember your silhouette
through  dusk-eyes’ canvas , drying--
for my  brushstrokes can never paint your essence



Brian Strand's Standard Contest 60

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 1/2/2018 1:43:00 PM
Well deserved win. Congrats, nette.
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Date: 5/28/2017 7:54:00 PM
Wow.
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Date: 5/27/2017 6:37:00 PM
Love your lovely poem and your amazing metaphor, Nette. Congratulations on your fine placement. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 5/26/2017 9:23:00 AM
Congrats, Nette! Lovely opening lines!
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Date: 5/26/2017 9:22:00 AM
Congrats, Nette! Lovely opening lines!
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Date: 5/26/2017 9:22:00 AM
Congrats, Nette! Lovely opening lines!
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Date: 5/25/2017 10:56:00 PM
Congratulations Nette! This is lovely; beautifully written. - Deam
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Date: 5/25/2017 6:51:00 PM
dropping back with my congrats nette:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 5/24/2017 9:52:00 PM
Much deeper than sensual. The beauty inside of a woman.
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Date: 5/20/2017 8:18:00 AM
I agree w/Chris. The feminine figure is always something I can marvel at, visually or poetically, Nette. This poem is so subtle hot. Gorgeous poem, dear. A 7! Love always.
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Date: 5/18/2017 11:29:00 AM
Beautiful and sensual my friend. your poem is definitely a work of art.
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Date: 5/18/2017 3:19:00 AM
- A great picture in your beautiful poem, Nette - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 5/18/2017 2:30:00 AM
Good poetry nette. Blessings with the contest.
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Date: 5/17/2017 10:39:00 PM
Yes...quite visually stunning, Nette
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Date: 5/17/2017 4:38:00 PM
Wow I can visualise her so well Nette I would never have thought of hourglass figure for the prompt :-) good luck in the contest :-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 5/17/2017 4:21:00 PM
Very nice nette....the imagery sublime
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