LOVE … because of it
WELCOME WINTERFEST TRAVELERS!
Here’s the first of two Moments to debut at WFOL this week. The series – Love, Because of It – illustrates Vincent and Catherine’s more intimate time together, measured in a romantic (gauzy but not overly graphic) way, accompanied by a favored poem. Watch the Art Submissions list in the Great Hall Fine Arts Gallery for the next entry.
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Flirtation
by Rita Dove
After all, there’s no need
to say anything
at first. An Orange, peeled
and quatered, flares
like a tulip on a wedgewood plate
Anything can happen.
Outside the sun
has rolled up her rugs
and night strewn salt
across the sky. My heart
is humming a tune
I haven’t heard in years!
Quiet’s cool flesh –
let’s sniff and eat it.
There are ways
to make of the moment
a topiary
so the pleasure’s in
walking through
Flirtation
by Rita Dove
After all, there’s no need
to say anything
at first. An Orange, peeled
and quatered, flares
like a tulip on a wedgewood plate
Anything can happen.
Outside the sun
has rolled up her rugs
and night strewn salt
across the sky. My heart
is humming a tune
I haven’t heard in years!
Quiet’s cool flesh –
let’s sniff and eat it.
There are ways
to make of the moment
a topiary
so the pleasure’s in
walking through
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Another beautiful piece, and thank you for the introduction to this poem and poet. <3
I don’t know much about her poetry, but I definitely want to explore her work. And thank you for your kind words – you know it means a lot, so encouraging.
Love the poem, the words are terrific, and the pic – words cannot express. Much love’n’hugs,
Thank you, Skippy! I’m glad you liked the poem – you should read it for the Whispering Bridge next year!! Love and hugs back.
Hi Carole, This is beautiful! I like the term “gauzy” that really is true. I love the feel I get from your graphic art!
Thank you so much, Rosemarie! I’m really glad to hear that and I’m grateful for your encouragement. Hugs!