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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
This poem was written after a painting by British painter, Frederic Leighton, titled "Cymon and Iphigenia" and written from the perspective of the male.  If you would like to see the painting, you may click HERE. Perfect PoseGlistening gold beneath your skin as morning moors ascending light 'Twas glistening far before the sun relinquished slumber to the night I gazed upon your fragile form and in that moment was transfixed Awash, aware of beauty bathed Desires and duty madly mixed For dare disturb such perfect pose or watch as you awaken, free from dreaming's drama, undisclosed to mortals, least the likes of me |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Claire--I'm not sure about you being a mortal, seems like your poetry comes more from an angel. This is lovely!! |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Great impressionalism by the painter F. Leighton and by the artist, Claire... Grand indeed! regards, sudhir |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
who would ever to think of transposing themselves as a character in a painting...??? interesting muse you have claire... quite creative... you poet you! |
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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Claire, Being an artist, I can obviously relate well to this one and also the perfect pose. Years ago I did a portrait such as you describe here and still have it to this day. This is beautifully written and captures well what an artist sees and feels during portraiture. This is beautiful, dear friend. Michael Proust- "Love is space and time measured by the heart" |
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poutprincess Senior Member
since 2000-07-06
Posts 735Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
beautiful painting... and a very beautiful poem... so much enjoyed! ~Dawn "Steady as it comes, right down to you, I've said it all, so maybe we're a Bliss of another kind" Bliss-Tori Amos |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Your words "painted" a very beautiful picture indeed. |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
'neath canopy of forest green, ...in slumber I await, Coming of the day anew, ...sun's kiss through heaven's gate, I feel your presence standing watch, ...shepherd of the night, Within my dreams, we lay as one, ...'til kiss of dawn's first light. |
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ma miller Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 806 |
the Romantic's Romantic ... beautiful, Claire ... a great olde world tone ... |
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JulieAnn Senior Member
since 2000-06-12
Posts 754Earth 3rd Rock from the sun!! |
this is just breathtakingly lovely!!! I studied art as an elective in high school and have heard of this artist.....(vaguely remembering)(it was a lONG time ago)but i did alot of x-tra credit...anyway...you have left this image etched in my mind more than my art teacher ever could have!! great work!!! < !signature-->Julie [This message has been edited by JulieAnn (edited 09-06-2000).] |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Beautifully written Deb |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Martie, that's one of the sweetest things, I believe, that anyone has ever said to me. Thank you, my friend. I am pleased to know that you enjoyed reading this little poem. Sudhir, (smiling) thank you...you are just so nice! Local Rebel, I am often inspired by works of art and pieces of music, as well as events, emotions, memories, fantasy...you know, the usual. Thanks for your sweet words. Michael, thank you for the "beautifully," dear. Thank you for sharing your perception of this piece with me. I had a feeling you could relate to it. Poutprincess, thank you for reading and taking time to let me know that you enjoyed this little piece. Your words are very kind. Gemini, thank you so much...and your words have "painted" a smile for me. Mike, beyond beautiful...thank you, my friend. M.A., thank you. I enjoy the olde world style in writing and life in general. Thanks very much for reading this one. JulieAnn, I'm so pleased to have left an impression with you through this poem, and I thank you, sincerely, for telling me. So many times we learn through just opening the senses, and can happen when we least expect it. Blooming Rose, I thank you for letting me know you read and enjoyed my poem. Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Excellent Claire, shows that the muse is everywhere. . . beautiful words. . . Wonderful. . . ----------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very beautiful, Claire! Just as beautiful as the picture! Lovely! Denise |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Sven ~ Yes, inspiration can be found within every glance, every sound, every moment. Thank you, my friend. Denise ~ I'm glad you enjoyed reading this one, and thank you for taking time to look at the painting as well. Isn't it lovely? ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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