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The Soul of the Rose - John William Waterhouse

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there's a place in this garden where I'm not more or less but known a true self that mingles with a fragrance becomes the breeze I feel the brick against my palm the tender petal brushes my lips colour transfers in a gentle kiss as the perfume overwhelms me a vine teases may I be tethered to this spot but I don't mind this moment is pure bliss my soul sings a lullaby and I rest this is just a corner of my beautiful world

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/22/2023 4:44:00 PM

Your words, DD, are as tender as the rose in the hand of the maiden. This is like a hidden garden of sweet perfume. You truly are a master of ekphrasis! Congratulations on your win. Blessings!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/23/2023 5:27:00 AM

It's a joy to wander into paintings, I'm so glad I have this element of poetry as a hobby. It opens up the appreciation of art that I never gave myself permission for previously. Thank you for your kind words, always a joy to receive x

Speaks Volumes

Date: 10/22/2023 10:32:00 AM

I adore this corner of your world. Jo is right. I looked at the painting first and asked myself why does my friend choose such dreary paintings to write about? After I read your Ekphrasis, the painting wasn't dreary any more, you brought it to life. A wonderful talent. Congrats.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/22/2023 12:11:00 PM

You're cute! I do love to pick a painting that might wind you up, although this was fairly inoffensive compared to some I've picked haha! Thank you for your beautiful comment x

Joanna Daniel

Date: 10/22/2023 3:09:00 AM

Oh! So lovely, DD, you simply bring the paintings alive with your words:) magic in this corner of her world... Congratulations:)

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/22/2023 12:10:00 PM

Thank you Jo - glad you liked it, very much appreciate your kind words x

Karen Jones

Date: 10/21/2023 9:27:00 PM

Both poem and picture are beautiful! Congratulations on a win.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/22/2023 1:10:00 AM

Thank you Karen, I find art can inspire when I don't think I have any poems x