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Vermeer’s milkmaid

scrupulous maid content, playful face balanced poverty ultramarine touch bread baked right blushing thoughts rolled up sleeves neglected arms damped window agreeable fate

Copyright © | Year Posted 2025




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Date: 6/12/2025 2:45:00 PM
The economy of language here is commendable, Thriveni. Really beautifully executed. It's a favorite!
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Tom Woody
Date: 6/13/2025 1:06:00 PM
Nice seeing you expand a bit Jaymee
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thriveni c mysore
Date: 6/13/2025 5:10:00 AM
Thank you so much for your kind visit dear friend. ah! a favorite?! I am honored dear friend, thank you so much. I feel so grateful today.
Date: 6/12/2025 11:31:00 AM
Congratulations dear Thriveni! :)
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thriveni c mysore
Date: 6/13/2025 5:04:00 AM
Your kind visit with sweet words brings a happy smile on my face dear friend. Thank you so much, means much to me.
Date: 6/12/2025 6:10:00 AM
I'd love a slice of that warm bread baked right! Nice free verse Thriveni
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thriveni c mysore
Date: 6/13/2025 5:03:00 AM
warm it is dear poet. 'Milkmaid' is a beautiful painting, it didn't get much recognition I guess. Thank you so much for your kind visit and words. Means so much to me. Thank you.

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