The Swing

Poet's Notes
(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like Joanna Daniel.


THE SWING (by Jean-Honoré Fragonard)
I swing high up in the air, Dressed with opulence and flair, Smiling down at my lover, Who's glad to nearby hover, He takes his hat in his hand, Pointing towards my dress grand, My left shoe, I gaily fling, Seated above in the swing, The 'putti' watch with envy, As I swing under the tree, My dog, Whitie, barks with joy, Adventure flight, I enjoy, Uncle manoeuvres the swing, As I fly skywards and cling, It's a perfect day for smiles, Swinging high up miles and miles.
11th Feb 2023

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023



Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 2/15/2023 6:42:00 AM
Back with congratulations on this winning work. Sara
Login to Reply
Date: 2/13/2023 4:11:00 PM
used to love this activity and not it makes me nauseous. Very nicely done in Brian's contest.
Login to Reply
Date: 2/13/2023 7:52:00 AM
Oh, how the heart can soar! Beautiful poetry, Dear Jo! Your rich vibrant imagery is enchanting and idyllic and takes me to the center of this romantic moment. Congratulations for your excellent win in Brian's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Login to Reply
Date: 2/13/2023 5:12:00 AM
Congratulations, Jo. A lovely, delightful read! ...Fran
Login to Reply
Date: 2/12/2023 11:42:00 PM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... making me nostalgic of my blissful "swinging" moments. God bless you.
Login to Reply
Date: 2/12/2023 2:02:00 PM
CONGRATS on your win with this delightful piece, Jo. Janice
Login to Reply
Date: 2/12/2023 12:48:00 PM
A lovely write. You painted with words what has been painted with paints. Have a blessed/wonderful day....................
Login to Reply
Date: 2/12/2023 10:42:00 AM
I love this. Your writing is very vivid, and I felt as if I was on that swing too. :)
Login to Reply
Date: 2/11/2023 9:59:00 AM
Very descriptive of the painting so a good Ekphrasis. If for a contest, reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara
Login to Reply
Date: 2/11/2023 6:32:00 AM
Interesting poem, Jo. You really portrayed very well the excitement of riding the swings.
Login to Reply
Date: 2/11/2023 2:15:00 AM
You captured the joy of going on the swings.
Login to Reply
Get a Premium Membership
Get more exposure for your poetry and more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

Member Area

My Admin
Profile and Settings
Edit My Poems
Edit My Quotes
Edit My Short Stories
Edit My Articles
My Comments Inboxes
My Comments Outboxes
Soup Mail
Poetry Contests
Contest Results/Status
Followers
Poems of Poets I Follow
Friend Builder

Soup Social

Poetry Forum
New/Upcoming Features
The Wall
Soup Facebook Page
Who is Online
Link to Us

Member Poems

Poems - Top 100 New
Poems - Top 100 All-Time
Poems - Best
Poems - by Topic
Poems - New (All)
Poems - New (PM)
Poems - New by Poet
Poems - Read
Poems - Unread

Member Poets

Poets - Best New
Poets - New
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems Recent
Poets - Top 100 Community
Poets - Top 100 Contest

Famous Poems

Famous Poems - African American
Famous Poems - Best
Famous Poems - Classical
Famous Poems - English
Famous Poems - Haiku
Famous Poems - Love
Famous Poems - Short
Famous Poems - Top 100

Famous Poets

Famous Poets - Living
Famous Poets - Most Popular
Famous Poets - Top 100
Famous Poets - Best
Famous Poets - Women
Famous Poets - African American
Famous Poets - Beat
Famous Poets - Cinquain
Famous Poets - Classical
Famous Poets - English
Famous Poets - Haiku
Famous Poets - Hindi
Famous Poets - Jewish
Famous Poets - Love
Famous Poets - Metaphysical
Famous Poets - Modern
Famous Poets - Punjabi
Famous Poets - Romantic
Famous Poets - Spanish
Famous Poets - Suicidal
Famous Poets - Urdu
Famous Poets - War

Poetry Resources

Anagrams
Bible
Book Store
Character Counter
Cliché Finder
Poetry Clichés
Common Words
Copyright Information
Grammar
Grammar Checker
Homonym
Homophones
How to Write a Poem
Lyrics
Love Poem Generator
New Poetic Forms
Plagiarism Checker
Poetics
Poetry Art
Publishing
Random Word Generator
Spell Checker
Store
What is Good Poetry?
Word Counter