The Poet, the Damsel and the Painter

Cosy as the warmest summer’s breeze,

Reclining poet there beneath the tree’s,

Yellow sunshine dapples ‘ore the leaves,

A picnic basket too, can you believe!

 

Daffodils abound along the stream,

And lazy clouds drift by as in a dream,

Little butterflies, that flutter ‘round,

And rabbits gently flop on softest ground.

 

The poet’s lady sits with him as well,

With milk white skin, of all she is the belle,

Lip’s more lavish than cherries on the bush,

And when he looks at her she starts to blush!

 

Into the ink he dips his pointed quill,

This laureate raises eyebrows with his skill,

‘A moment please ‘- for I must wipe my brush,

To paint this scene, so lovely and so lush!

 

The paint swirls on my pallet like whipped cream,

This couple on my canvas, so serene,

Hark! The poet beacons me at last,

‘Look here dear sir, you forgot to paint my glass!’

 

Neglectful I, not to include the wine,

A Chateau la Fete Rothschild should do just fine!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 9/2/2011 11:56:00 AM
Excellent write David. I like your controlling thoughts in your selection of words.
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Date: 12/10/2010 7:58:00 PM
Lovely word-play amongst two fickle artists :D
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Date: 12/9/2010 7:59:00 AM
David ..u are such a dear.. thankxx for your sweet comments and welcome words...my friend.. enjoy your holidays with luv..
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Date: 12/8/2010 7:12:00 AM
Very exquisite work..I am glad that I chose this one to read this morn..I am delighted at the topic and contents of this one..I am glad that you chose spring about which to write..Thanks for stopping by my work and leaving encouraging words..Sara
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Date: 12/8/2010 5:22:00 AM
I am reading some very amazing and diverse poetry this morning. I am glad yours was among the poetry I was able to read today. Thank you for sharing your writing with us David. Wishing you and yours a wonderful Holiday Season. Love,Carol
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Date: 12/8/2010 5:12:00 AM
Lovely picture painted in precious words David my friend... imagery so visual and vibrant luv.. enjoyed the comparisons... and YES ...I am so HAPPY... I think Ron is too..haha... we fit each other well... and soon it will be your turn my friend... Time will bring it into your life ..soon.. positive outlook ...remember luv?
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Date: 12/7/2010 11:51:00 PM
How much fun it would be to share an afternoon like this with the perfect companion! If you've got the time, I'll even bring the wine. Enjoyed this so much! Love and blessings, Carolyn
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Date: 12/7/2010 9:43:00 PM
that was lovely
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