The Geisha

Rice paper lanterns swing gently
In a jasmine scented breeze
Casting a reflective glow
On pink lotus blossoms 
Which lazily float by on silvery waters
Under a tiny bridge

Crushed silk of ivory kimono
Rustles as maid hesitates for one moment
Touches jade comb in lacquered hair
And looks toward yellow glow from tea house
Lingers a moment
And with tiny steps hurries to
Where happy gentlemen laugh and wait..
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Foulk Avatar
August 25, 2008 at 9:00 PM
a well written lovely piece of great poetry. thank you for reading my little red trike and for your comment
Winter Avatar
August 21, 2008 at 3:51 PM
Totally transported to another world. Beautifully written. Love, Shar
Del Fierro Avatar
August 21, 2008 at 12:58 PM
I liked this,as the atmosphere is captured,then presented wonderfully...peace , jay
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