Maître Peintre‏

He painted me of Chantilly lace

      and dark cherry liqueur,

  gently touch'd upon the curvature

                   of my breast

sable brush dipping every nuance,

    wildflowers tucked  away at the nape of my neck

               as silky zephyr's swept through my hair

I trembled in quivering anticipation

              whilst he stroked with flair'd intensity,

my cheeks color'd

                        an Alla Prima rosy glow,

    skin the shade of alabaster Romanticism

                  eyes like jeweled orbs of dark umber adoration

     piece de resistance, 

                  alas my master painter

                     with bliss'd feathery fibers 

         etched my muse's essence,

composed the heart

                in divine golden flax

            forever entwining the desirous 

                            melodies of our soul

Author's Note

Artwork ~ Herbert James Draper

Reviews

[John Alexander McFadyen]

This is one of the most romantic tales you have penned. It is sultry and sensual with a depth of definition just like an oil painting. I have said before you write like a great master and you do. Your pigment is the colourful metaphor and the expressive word.

[Frieda P]

You've truly humbled me with your kind words John, took my breath away actually, thanks so much.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

As they say, 'you are worth it' my Lady.

[Frieda P]

I'm tickled, you have the featured review, grazie mille again John.

[♔ CrownedDevil &#..]

Nice write, my friend. it's so romantic. :)

[therisa]

Sigh.

Please stop
My beating heart
Which threatens to explode
With each word read
Of your passionate write.

Rekindling
What was once
Dormant
As the result
Of an act of cruelty
From a love one.

Giving hope
Maybe just maybe
She exist for me
Out there.

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much therisa, this might be one of my favorites, jazz'd you enjoyed, and thanks for the little ditty too...

[therisa]

Your welcomed, on all fronts, Frieda.

[Troy Henson]

The gentleness of this piece really worked. Such beautiful imagery and tantalising emotion woven together give the new day a big smile.

Regards
Troy

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Troy, sorry for the late response, the cafe doesn't like to send my alerts regularly it seems.

[Junert]

The artwork is awesome. So is the poem.

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Junert.

[kublakhan27]

The clash of gentle and forceful is the engine that drives this piece Mrs.R...I feel like I've been given unlimited access to a nude painter's mind, who just happens to be painting a lover ;) Dark cherry liqueur sounds like the perfect warm-up to such an intimate activity, or activities should I say, for there's clearly more than painting going on here...actually maybe there's not even painting at all haha But the way you describe the ways of a painter with the strokes and sable brushes and so on, I'd swear this was written by a painter...as always, it's the intensity of emotion that gets me right in the gut, among other places in this case...I wish I knew how to paint, like this guy ;) A luscious evocation of the art that is the female body...awesome Mrs.R :) xo

[Frieda P]

Woo dancing on the ceiling, I'm sated, now my night is complete! :) Thanks from the bottom of my heart sweet Steve. xox

[kublakhan27]

My heart is truly warmed my sweetest friend...there are no words to express how much that means...it just makes me happy to know that I can complete your night...you know you've done the same for me countless times and I'm just glad that I can do the same...it is always a pleasure Frieda :) xoxo

[Alfred Kukitz]

Astonishing! You make me want to ravish the words I'm reading until I'm drunk in poetry.

[Frieda P]

Well thanks so much, what a sweet review Alfred.

[m.s.early]

Oh Frieda, such lovely bristles on my arms raise having each swipe of your brush so elegantly wisp.

This is my favorite of yours as yet. Each word nestles comfortably together as if they'd been waiting in the dictionary for you to align them all this time, and the font you chose so compliments the beautiful verses.

This is so very lovely.

[Frieda P]

Thanks x...haven't seen you around in a while, so jazz'd you enjoyed this one.

[Robbie~xoxo~]

Amazingly penned, Friedalicious!...

You always stir the heart and inspire the artist's soul.

Divinity cannot be defined in art, yet you have showcased it in vibrant colors.

Eloquent write!~xoxo~:)

[Frieda P]

You're sweet dear Robbie, thanks so much my amazing friend! :) xoxox

[Rita L. Sev]

The Artist sees... If only we could all be as lovely as your Muse, Frieda! This is a great piece.

[Frieda P]

Yes my muse was being sweet on this day, grazie Rita!