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.

[s y e]

Now T H I S is what I call P O E T R Y! You blow me away with each and every poem, Mama F -- You are beyond amazing. Each and every word/line just knocked the words right out of my gob! I think I may be somewhere in the U.S.A...

A big OOOFT! xoxo

[Frieda P]

Oooft, that's what I call a review! Thanks noodlebumble. :) xo

[Shubhangi]

maitre peintre written by maitre poete. :)

[Frieda P]

Awh, you've touched my poetic heart Shubhangi. :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Just as the master painter can do all this, so can the master poet. Frieda, I do believe this is one of your best writes. The romance is enchanting, the metaphor is charming, and the vocabulary choice is superb. Perhaps YOUR piece de resistance! Lydi**

[Frieda P]

Wow thanks so much Lydikey, means a lot coming from you. You've humbled me my sweet joisey friend. :)

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

wildflowers tucked away at the nape of my neck

as silky zephyr's swept through my hair

melodies of our soul



the Soul feels more then most know
it is sensitive to so much emotion and feeling
it tis a beautiful thing.


I don't get sick much but my
sinus are acting up and have
a annoying Headache feeling MEH.


I had to take a peek at this Lovely
little painting I may get Inspired later
never know.


I am going to watch a movie I think or lay down
some more just relax.


Blessings. kindred poet

[Frieda P]

Thanks Kindred Poet, hope you feel better by now....

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

I am doing better am still coughing just not as much. thank you. it's a pleasure my friend. you're very welcome. Blessings. kindred poet

[Leigh]

Beauty captured and held, magnifies its presence in the world. There is a feeling of erotic overlay in this, as there is the image of the beautiful woman, then the erotic scene of her being painted and then your descriptions, quite rich!

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much for this glowing review Leigh!

[Glen Yumang Manese]

Mater Painter --- the brush strokes of this rather whimsical verse...and the language get a few bonus points also...takes the reader in --- with each stage this comes forth...and you give him his own lines:

alas my master painter
with bliss'd feathery fibers

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an added touch there and continue to finish what he starts to the very end...

[Frieda P]

Ahh bonus points, I'll take them! So you were okay with the font? ;)

[Glen Yumang Manese]

Oh...it gets me every time...

[Frieda P]

You're such a complainer, god bless your wife... ;)

[Glen Yumang Manese]

She's my opposite...I'm a writer and she's an accountant...so that's a good thing...I like letters and she likes numbers...Opposites attract right ---...---

[Frieda P]

That's what they claim, my CPA bit the dust...

[Danny]

Beatiful writing as always, Frieda! :)

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Danny, jazz'd you enjoyed. :)

[Kleio13]

I would be lying, if I didn`t have a flashback from reading this poem. This poem made me reminisce in a time where I wasn`t ashamed to feel vulnerable unto a suitor and now I ask myself: was it really worthet? Was it a fairytale? I was a complete lesbian before I was intelligently attracted to the man I`m with now and the feelings that are described in this poem, I realize were only primal.

Exquisite write. :) K

[Frieda P]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts K...life is never a fairy tale or poetry exactly, is it?

[Kleio13]

Nah it isn`t . It`s a test. We`re all experimentation

[Kleio13]

Only the strong survive

[Frieda P]

Yep, us butterfly warriors, one step in front of the other.....

[LadyAnn68]

Wow I am breathless... this was a masterpiece and the cover of this move was perfect for the artwork displayed. I enjoyed the movie as well it is one of my favorites. You have captured the essence of unconditional love...

[Frieda P]

Woo thanks so much LadyAnn, nice to see you back....

[LadyAnn68]

Tomorrow is my final exam and today Ia min hysteria mode...but I am positive I will pass this if I just keep my head level and nose in the books today! Have a wonderful Sunday! I will be back in full force next week after I move to Smoky Mountains TN. XXXZXXXOOOOOO

[Frieda P]

Good luck with your exams...and the move! x

[LadyAnn68]

Thanks....

[Jack Wolfe]

My apology for the time it took me to get to this. You've painted a eloquent scene of passions, warmth, and sensuality, very enjoyable.

[Frieda P]

Thanks Jack, much appreciated.