The Allure

The Allure

The blossoms of April

applauded the swan-like beauty

of her Hepburn neck,

for sunlight snared the gait of her walk

and every man breathed an audible sigh,

knowing spring was the allure

of fragrance she wore.

 

 

 

 

photography by Felix Mas

 

 

Reviews

[SmittyJas]

beautiful reference to Kate Hepburn one of my favorite actresses in the world back when hollywood was the silver screen the big silver screen.

[alan peter kelly]

Bugger the fragrance.
You had me at the Hepburn neck.
Katharine or Audrey....
edible
necks
feast
for
neck
connoisseurs
of all sex
age
size
mmmmm yes
necks.

[Kelly Scheppers]

...it's good to meet a connoisseur that appreciates a good neck in a poem when he sees one...you are a delight, Alan..thank you!

[alan peter kelly]

Delight times ten and when i see a like mind or my perception of such the response always makes cerebral stimulation abundantly obvious...but not so abundantly cliched or ambiguous...ive had a full creative sleepless day and must now go have a coffee and breakfast at my local creative hub where the baristas are smoking hot and arent offended by any statements i may occasionally make in matters that are primarily aesthetic and primal...i attempt wit and charm and am thus accepted for being a witty charming creative beast rather than the dullard with many veils and all of them transparent...most of the women are lesbians who respect a bloke who will occasionally encourage sexual diversity as one gets absolutely nowhere silently pondering fear of exposing the primal imperative...intellect...logic..humour..gets me nowhere but not as fast as keeping lids on instinct....yes....seemingly typical shallow male on the face of it....luckily we are not holistically defined by our moments in the shallow end of the gene pool :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

Your attempt at wit and charm has won me over. What a shame we cannot meet for coffee, that we are are not geographically correct. Oh well, you read pretty well from this end...I'll take my chances! ; ) Thank you, Alan...enjoy your breakfast!

[J. K. Beach]

Such a vivid image for me... I have always thought Audrey was the epitome of elegance and beauty... she was perpetual spring in the guise of a princess, or any other character she chose to play. I did a project for an architectural studio once, creating her image as a large poster out of one inch square pieces of paper drawn in different shades of gray. Alas it was lost in a fire, but I have certainly sighed, more than once, at her presence on my television screen... perpetual images of an icon so rare and beautiful.

Thanks for reminding me of her today! Your writing here is as elegant as she was... just the precise number of words to express your meaning. It amazes me how you do it piece after piece.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Did you see her in the movie, "Roman Holiday" with Gregory Peck? That's my all time favorite of her. She was truly all the things you quoted about her, and this was my effort to capture that! Thank you, Jeff. Your generosity overwhelms me today!

[J. K. Beach]

I watched that movie again with my daughter just a few weeks ago... she loved it as I always have. She, Audrey, was a special soul, elegant even when doing just a few documentaries late in life... the eyes, the smile, and the aristocratic line of her neck endured... endures as few others have.

I am only generous where it is due. Your words have delighted me today as I tried to catch up on all the RRs I have missed the last several weeks. I finally finished late this afternoon... though it was no burden, just a nice session of catching up with old friends. Take care... JKB

[Adam Adams]

"Spring was the allure... of fragrance she wore." Bunches of imagery you do portray in few words... in few lines. Liked the usage of your word "Hepburn". It's such a beautiful word even in the shelf of literature that praises the black-&-white time since "beauties of allure" walked the roads / marbles / the oceans & all the shores alongwith the scents / aromas / intense fragrances of beautiful spring. Very beautiful write. This piece of art makes my time. Enjoyed it!

[Kelly Scheppers]

The "Hepburn neck" is what I built this piece around...its a thrill for me that you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[Adam Adams]

You're welcome. Yes, I figured that out in your poetry. Mind me asking you one question: Is there any other reason behind "Hepburn"... like for treasuring black & white dolls?

[Kelly Scheppers]

She had such a graceful neck, and she was one of my favorite actresses. Just a nod to her beauty!

[Adam Adams]

Katharine or Audrey?

[Kelly Scheppers]

Audrey. I liked Katharine too, her and Spencer Tracy were incredible together!

[Adam Adams]

To me, both are at the same top level. Like you mention, Audrey's your anthem. Yes, you well said.. Audrey had passion or got much 'interest' in her fashion / life-styles & new trends of her time. On contrary, Katharine lived with simplicity. I believe, she welcomed what came... just came & let go.. what go. However, in the field of love, both dolls had won her lovers hearts... and even still there remembrance touches the spirits. So, I think, the write "Allure" is one of the beautiful writes (like you earlier ones) that dapples the colors of spring and love on hearts. Loved the choice of your words!

[Kelly Scheppers]

I am much obliged, Adams...thank you!

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The goddess of spring beautifully illustrated in your own unique language, my dear

[Kelly Scheppers]

Hello Lynn, thank you so much!

[Lydia Shutter]

Delightful poetry! Springtime does put a spring in the step of the young and available. The flounce of a skirt has caught many an eye on a spring afternoon. Seductive words here, Kelly. Gorgeous painting to accompany your words. Lydi**

[Kelly Scheppers]

This art work reminded me of you, Lydi...it has such a sophisticated feel to it.

[Lydia Shutter]

awwww, thanks, Kelly!

[ANTO]

Oh dear - Hepburn - moon river - the darling of cinema and all my dreams. She did indeed fill a space like Spring and make the men (and women) sigh. Gone are such leading ladies from Cinema but never from the psyche of popular culture. You did her and Spring such justice with your beautiful words here Kelly. So alluring. Thank you very much for sharing this one.
:)))

[Kelly Scheppers]

I love those old classic movies in black and white...and what a leading lady she was! Thank you darling, Anto!

[Ana B.]

Beautiful, alluring image, perfect for this Goddes. Stunning imaginery Kelly:)

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you so much, Ana!

[~]

Oh, yes! The neck I think is a most sensuous part of a woman's body and your poem just elated the description of the most seductive one ever!
Terrific lines!! loved the imagery!
hugs

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Kelly... Spring is sprinkled with
delicate beauty and sensual scents.
Your touch brings color and classic beauty
as we stroll among tender moments.
truly... Pat

[Kelly Scheppers]

You are a breath of sunshine, Pat...thank you!