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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Gauthier Avatar
January 2, 2018 at 1:43 PM
Well deserved win. Congrats, nette.
Neumann Avatar
May 28, 2017 at 7:54 PM
Wow.
Haight Avatar
May 27, 2017 at 6:37 PM
Love your lovely poem and your amazing metaphor, Nette. Congratulations on your fine placement. Hugs, Sandra
Rodrigues Avatar
May 26, 2017 at 9:23 AM
Congrats, Nette! Lovely opening lines!
Rodrigues Avatar
May 26, 2017 at 9:22 AM
Congrats, Nette! Lovely opening lines!
Rodrigues Avatar
May 26, 2017 at 9:22 AM
Congrats, Nette! Lovely opening lines!
Wood Avatar
May 25, 2017 at 10:56 PM
Congratulations Nette! This is lovely; beautifully written. - Deam
Allison Avatar
May 25, 2017 at 6:51 PM
dropping back with my congrats nette:-) hugs Jan xx
Inman Avatar
May 24, 2017 at 9:52 PM
Much deeper than sensual. The beauty inside of a woman.
Robinson Jr. Avatar
May 20, 2017 at 8:18 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.
Green Avatar
May 18, 2017 at 11:29 AM
Beautiful and sensual my friend. your poem is definitely a work of art.
Andresen Avatar
May 18, 2017 at 3:19 AM
- A great picture in your beautiful poem, Nette - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Medders Tobechi Avatar
May 18, 2017 at 2:30 AM
Good poetry nette. Blessings with the contest.
Goff Avatar
May 17, 2017 at 10:39 PM
Yes...quite visually stunning, Nette
Allison Avatar
May 17, 2017 at 4:38 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
Smith Avatar
May 17, 2017 at 4:21 PM
Very nice nette....the imagery sublime
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