Yellow

~The wait~

Lemon-scented afternoon.

The marmalade Sun

(my fond Mademoiselle)-

intemperate, 

with a fine white hat 

sat 

eavesdropping.

The air was heavy with music, and her

 lily white hand

    lingered   steady

on the wine glass.

The golden breads, 

the melting butter, 

the shy silverware--

All sat in wait.

    

It was horrid.

For he did not come.

Author's Note

The painting in the poem title is "The Crystal" done by William McGregor Paxton (1990).
(I found it from this page--
http://www.artistsandart.org/2010/08/lady-in-yellow-dress-in-painting.html )

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

This was an excellent write. It had the sort of twist to it that comprises the appeal of an O'Henry short story. But with precision strokes that carve the work like a sculptor might chip away stone. The style is very intriguing and the finished product lacks nothing.

[Moonie]

Thank you so much for this review!! Wow i feel honoured to be compared to him...actually am a big fan myself, and it could have been that his style rubbed off a little bit on me too! Thanks again!

[Alfred Kukitz]

More like you but I would never never not show!

Regards,
Al

[Moonie]

Thank you, Al! Love the new picture. ♡

[Alfred Kukitz]

you are fun!

[Neville]

I was there
but pitched up late
I would have got there earlier
but was forced to hesitate......

What a fantastic and original little write 'Yellow' turned out to be, bravo MFD & All Good Things to thee....Neville

[Moonie]

Ha love the little poem! Thanks so much!

[Neville]

No problem, no worries, my pleasure......... Neville

[Einstein Noodle]

ooooooooooooooh moonie! what a fool was he ;{ i love the scene you have painted here .. the read was smooth and so entrancing ... i fell under the spell and felt the sadness and disappointment in your closing .. well done says i!
E.

[Moonie]

None of my poems are complete until you review them ;))
And every one of those reviews is on point! Thank you so much for this one too, and i am sorry my reply is so late...❤

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ......................

[anonymous_at]

well i really liked last lines.....the way you end the anticipation of her.....great work...

[Moonie]

Thank you so much for this review! Muchly appreciated

[anonymous_at]

You are welcome..... :)

[Alfred Kukitz]

Yellow is the day when frowns visit the face of anticipation.

Regards,
Al

[Moonie]

Look at us, Al..making poetry together...yellow is the wait, yellow are those fog lights that obscure your vision from what lies beyond...yellow is the suffocated flame that dares to burn...

[Alfred Kukitz]

In realms of unknown beauty I have discovered the tear of your soul.

[Stonz P.]

Great imagery. The character's disappointment is felt. Nicely executed.

[Moonie]

Thank you, Stonz P for this review..glad you liked it!

[Hawkmoon]

i would remove the word 'steady'
truly fantastic