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.

[Sophy Freebirds]

You have served me a deliciously sensuous treat today.. you take the reader on a voyage of romanticism.. you 've clearly captured the picture in your words... you are the most consistent poet here.. And you do well in this genre ;) sexy as hell poem. Freida i am giving you a salute for this absolutely undeniable hot treat.. i was famished now i am sated..ha ★ winks★

~Sophy

[Frieda P]

I love your reviews! Sated, now there's a word ;) Grazie mille Sophy....

[Sophy Freebirds]

I am jazz'd :p i gave you food for thought. Its always a pleasure reviewing you lady..

[Lyn Anderson]

Okay, very steamy, but in a classical sumptuous way, like diving into a down cover'd bed. BUT I happened to notice stroke'd - which, apostrologically speaking, should be stroked or strok'd n'est pas? Love ya! You would know I am slipping if I didn't point it out!

[Frieda P]

Ha how did I let that elude me, and I'm trying to be so careful with the monster editor around haha.....how would I live without ya? ;) MWAH!

[Willow Radcliffe]

Beautiful. I love poetry like this. There's a certain romanticism to it which I like a lot

[Frieda P]

Thanks Willow, muchly appreciated.

[Willow Radcliffe]

No problem Freida

[jacob erin-cilberto]

"alabaster Romanticism"

you and your phrasing...knock me out!
the song of passion in "forever entwining the desirous melodies of our souls"

love on a metaphysical level...what an eruption of passion...

and that movie? oh yes....diane is my girl...my absolute favorite...ever since she emerged in "a little romance"---so real, so sexy...so natural in her beauty.

[Frieda P]

Backatcha with your witty metaphors jacob, so we're even! I love Diane too, she's sassy, intelligent and immensely talented....thanks so much, means a lot coming from you.

[J. K. Beach]

I'm speechless... again, Frieda! Your writing here is not only a slow sensuous treat, but an intellectual one as well (even I had to look up "alla prima"). That is the sexiest combination. Every line of this poem is painted with such deft strokes, I cannot pull just one out as a favorite. At the moment I am doing that kneeling/ bowing thing with my hands out front and my head bobbing. Excellent piece of writing!

[Frieda P]

You've pretty much left me dumbstruck with awe & joy in your kind words J.K. I'm truly humbled my friend!

[Einstein Noodle]

oh my ... makes me float .. makes me feel dreamy .. absolutely beautiful .. i dont think i would use "whilst" nor words like it .. seems out of place to me ;) i love the Romance painters and composers which you have so skillfully included .. that era unshackled creativity and allowed such as you soar .. which you so in this wonderful poem .. wish it were me you were speaking of .. this is just one of your stunning lines but it erally puts me in a ...er ... mood .. ;)
"sable brush dipping every nuance,"

E.

[Frieda P]

Whilst I'm thinking on that one, I'm grinning like a silly school girl. :)

Who says it's not? ;) Grazie mille E!

[Einstein Noodle]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

[Einstein Noodle]

congratulations on this beautiful "Pièce de résistance" ...it is quite popular you know!! .. i might say i swoon all over again making this visit to your poem ... but i am a manly man and so will say .. this is pretty good .. whilst contemplating how to say better how much better "pretty good" should be .. :) nice one Freida!
friend E.

[Frieda P]

Ahh you make me smile E...so this is what you were doing whilst I was working. Grazie mille again! :) x

[Coyote Poetry]

Your poetry had been so good lately. This poem a journey painted with gentle thoughts. I like the slow pace of the poem leading the reader to good vision and warm places. There is no weakness in the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Frieda P]

Wow, thanks so much John, you made my morning a whole lot better...

[Coyote Poetry]

I borrowed five words. This poem was amazing. You are welcome.

[Frieda P]

La mia casa e la tua casa, would you like a cuppa with those five words?

[Matching Socks]

I'm in love... With a poem.
So romantic, so sexy, so early in the morning to be stirring my heart. My body awakens....

[Frieda P]

What a perfectly luverly review Ance, thanks so much, you brought a smile to this cranky face this morning. :)

[Matching Socks]

:) now that is the best compliment.