To market woes...

Lovely painting by my very talented, good friend Star....she's amazing.

She carries all her woes with her~

nobody knows what's behind those eyes

secrets tucked inside her veil'd disposition

smiles as she walks to market each day

carrying with her pails of hush'd mystery

villagers think she's just a tad uptight

doesn't speak much and when she does 

she whispers around dark corners light

an enigma of her own right

only she knows of this plight

each day she trudges to and fro

the loveliest of them all,

inside her heart and soul 

color'd of discontent's confusion

her pink pipe dream delusions 

are the only semblance of rationale

her appearance of self righteousness

a  ploy to hide even within the recesses

of her own treasured mind's illusions 

Author's Note

Reviews

[Blue]

"her appearance of self righteousness
a ploy to hide even within the recesses
of her own treasured mind's illusions"

How did you know me so intimately? Good gracious! You are creepy, mother!

Kidding aside, I love the story within this poem. You gave life and beauty to the painting (which, by the way, is intriguingly lovely). You fused mystery in the character and that makes me feel like I know her personally. As usual, you write so well! Can I borrow your pen, mothernutter?

[Frieda P]

Just what I read into the painting my talented friend painted, glad you enjoyed this one. And your own pen works just fine little nutter...don't kid yourself.

[Blue]

Your friend is gifted, wow. When are you going to show us YOUR painting? :P

[Frieda P]

She truly is hugely talented....and my lovely ex has custody of those, and being the wonderful man he is, is not letting me confiscate those. ;-)

[Einstein Noodle]

it is a great painting .. silent desperation as she almost appears to be carrying her cross ..with dignity and strength that comes from the center ...
now your poem ... nice to read a calmer you ... the swirls of conflict absent in this one ... you have captured her painting with sensitivity and appreciation .. you are always marvelous with words ... i am coming to expect it from you ..enjoyed this one very much
E.

[Pryde Foltz]

her pink pipe dream delusions
are the only semblance of rationale
her appearance of self righteousness
a ploy to hide even within the recesses
of her own treasured mind's illusions

A first-class, a-one write. Great concept and exquisite rendering.

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Pryde, I was so inspired by Star's artwork, I rather like the way this one turned out, so glad you enjoyed.

[Avinash]

You have so much to say Freida and we are all glued to your writing.

[Frieda P]

Ha not the first time someone's said I have a big mouth Avinash. ;-) Grazie.

[Avinash]

Do you know how hard it is to find a lady with good sense of humor ;)

[Frieda P]

Oh life is definitely too short not to laugh, not to mention, life is pretty funny when you think about it. ;-)

[Praveeta]

Simply beautiful.

"an enigma of her own right
only she knows of this plight
each day she trudges to and fro
the loveliest of them all,
inside her heart and soul
color'd of discontent's confusion"

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Praveeta, glad you enjoyed this one.

[Praveeta]

My pleasure.

[Frieda P]

Waiting on a new one from your pen dear. :-)

[Praveeta]

Thank you. Have been quite busy lately.

[sushi]

Amazing write Frieda... Your thought process and the words chosen make your write the best.

Thanks for sharing

[Frieda P]

Grazie mille sushi, jazz'd you enjoyed.

[Michael G. Smith]

Beautiful tribute to this beautiful painting.

[Frieda P]

Thanks muchly Mike.

[Rita L. Sev]

This is an amazing piece, Frieda. Love the picture, and the story you found there. We carry so much more than people see...

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Rita, I was really moved by Star's artwork.

[icelandicblue]

Regardless of our outward selves our inner lives are so very complex and at times we hold our illusions close because it makes the rest so much more bearable. This has a different tone than some of your other work and I appreciate the different voice you've found in this piece.

[Frieda P]

Thanks Anne, always appreciate your thoughts my friend, and so true...

[♔ CrownedDevil &#..]

AMAZING WRITE FRIEDA!

Kaze~ ;-D

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Kazie! :-)

[♔ CrownedDevil ☾]

All good. :-)