Richard Lamoureux Poet Sonnet

Sofonisba Anguissola Self Portrait

Do you feel an ache from your virgin breasts,
as you paint the Madonna whom God blessed?
Your eyes present an almost haunted glow,
hands delicate barely hold onto brush.
Insanity almost seems within your reach.
You barely smile as you look my way.
I'm left to wonder where I should gaze.

Mother leans forward baby speaks in ear.
Are you cultured woman able to hear?
Has the Christ child left you in darkness?
Will light ever shine beneath your cloak of black?
Perhaps downturned lips will rise in ecstacy!
A child to love who suckles at your breast.
Secret joyful sounds a heart caressed.

Attempt at an inverted Sonnet for the renaisance
woman-- 2nd in the series contest.
Sponsor Cyndi Macmillan

Self portrait with her painting a picture 
of Christ child wispering in Mary's ear.

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Nette Onclaud February 5, 2014 at 1:44 PM lovely contemplations vividly expressed, rich...this should have placed higher!.. sweet congrats! Richard Lamoureux February 5, 2014 at 2:13 PM Either way I am glad it made the list.

Debbie Guzzi February 5, 2014 at 11:54 AM I really liked your use of questions & can you please write to me of inverted sonnets? Congrad's on your win, Light & Love Richard Lamoureux February 5, 2014 at 12:06 PM Thanks Debbie, please refer to my note below to Andrea, she had the same question. I have no idea if it is a recognized form.

Sara Kendrick February 5, 2014 at 11:53 AM Way to go with this great win..Congrats!!!! Thanks for dropping by with congrats..Sara Richard Lamoureux February 5, 2014 at 12:06 PM My pleasure Sara.

Joseph May February 5, 2014 at 10:15 AM Congrats on a fine win Richard Richard Lamoureux February 5, 2014 at 10:22 AM Thanks Joseph.

Kayod5 Kayode February 5, 2014 at 9:58 AM This is super Richard, congrats. Richard Lamoureux February 5, 2014 at 10:13 AM Thanks Kayod5, I appreciate the positive comment.

Dr.Ram Mehta February 5, 2014 at 12:58 AM Lovely write on Art and congrats on the fine win, richard Richard Lamoureux February 5, 2014 at 8:54 AM Thanks Dr. Ram.

Andrea Dietrich November 15, 2013 at 12:30 AM I enjoyed this one, Richard. What do you mean by inverted sonnet?? never heard of it!! oh, and I like how you mention her wondering if she will ever have a child of her own. I researched this artist and could not find any mention of her ever being a mother, though she was twice married. Richard Lamoureux November 15, 2013 at 7:44 AM At the time she painted this one it was believed that she was a virgin. I looked up modern sonnets. It is suppose to be as if two different moods are expressed in each Stanza. Still a total of 14 lines and rhyming the first two lines.

Monterey Sirak November 11, 2013 at 7:54 AM Beautiful! I am in awe of your talent for taking new forms and making them your own. I love the line..."I'm left to wonder where I should gaze." The feelings you expressed are of the artist, the Madonna, and any woman. Richard Lamoureux November 11, 2013 at 9:49 AM Wow what a great comment! You just made my morning Monterey.

Poet Tacito November 10, 2013 at 8:28 AM I am genuinely impressed with what you did here. Massive bravos to you, sir! Richard Lamoureux November 10, 2013 at 9:38 AM Thanks Drake. I'm pleased you enjoyed my poem.

Eileen Manassian November 10, 2013 at 7:54 AM Richard....I read this twice through...but didn't comment until I checked out the painting. WOW WOW WOW! Now, I've read a third time through and YES....you have captured it so well. I absolutely love this piece. You are a master....Great work Richard Lamoureux November 10, 2013 at 9:37 AM Your comment has made my day. I have know idea if I got the modern sonnet right but I am pleased it created emotion none the less.

Nette Onclaud November 9, 2013 at 10:01 PM just divine is presentation and content of mother-son relationship... i find this both compassionate and glorious, rich.. spill on! Richard Lamoureux November 10, 2013 at 9:36 AM You bring a smile to my face Nette. Huggs.

Len Gasun November 9, 2013 at 9:53 PM You dazzled me so much on this outstanding dedication my dear friend Richard!! Two thumbs/hands up here! I'm now speechless as I'll directly keep this masterpiece in my fave treasure box ;)) for this is a great winning piece for me. I like it sooo much! thank u, thank u! Biggest hugs! Thanks a lot as well for your precious time to drop by & enjoy my simple poem/s. Have a nice wkend! love lots & biggest hugs, Leonora Richard Lamoureux November 10, 2013 at 9:35 AM It was indeed my pleasure to read your work Leonora. There is nothing simple about the treasures you share with us. Have a most excellent weekend my friend.

Richard D Seal November 9, 2013 at 7:40 PM Who could look upon the Madonna and not smile, I'm sure the painter held her in her heart. Love how you've mixed these together Rick, straight from the artists palette. Take care, Richard Richard Lamoureux November 10, 2013 at 9:32 AM Thanks Richard, I appreciate you being the first to comment.