She Was Bordeaux

She was Bordeaux;
full bodied with a dark
fruity scent, fermenting
more each day as
life pressed out
her sweet essence.

Her mouth, a worn out
label of words, never
deciphered , silenced
by ordinary men; she
had always been
their best kept secret.

The hourglass girl
keeping time
in measured gulps;
drop dead red
had always been her color

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

i grew up in upstate NY where a beer called Gennesee was brewed and sold. the "Gennesee Girl was the main sales image for the beer. i was completely enamored with her and one year she appeared at our state fair. when i saw her she was worn a bit with holes in her black fish net stockings and i was sad for her and when i walked away she walked out of my dreams. i love what you are saying for this woman...tragic as the bottle empties ... hate it that the men who used her can walk away without a thought...
E.

[icelandicblue]

Oh Einstein that is sad. Thank you for sharing that. Some things wear out quickly no matter how glamorous they might initially appear. Have a fabulous day.

[KAOlmsted]

Holy cats...I love Genny Cream Ale *laugh* (being from Syracuse and all)

Okay. Now I'm going to review blue's poem xD

[TL Boehm]

sigh. you're a real poet. I would have just poured the wine to the point of stupor. But this, wow.

[icelandicblue]

Well...I do that sometimes too. Thanks TL, I'm always happy when you read my work.

[Corset]

you know this is wonderful, how she seems to ferment over time lol, like a fine wine...just gets sweeter all the time :P It's true...lol, I really enjoyed this , more than I can really express myself, I have to admit I love a sweet red , mostly into Sangria lately tho :)

[icelandicblue]

Thanks so much for reading and commenting with such detail.

[KAOlmsted]

This is so throaty...like a three pack a day singer. That last stanza is pure gold.

[icelandicblue]

I love love love your comment. Thanks kimmer!

[KAOlmsted]

I love love love this piece ;-) My pleasure!

[SyberRose]

An awesome write...a beautiful girl once desired now sad and alone...the verses compliment each other...nicely penned indeed...Rose:)

[icelandicblue]

Thank you so very much Rose.

[Rosaria_V]

Simply lovely!! awesome job

[icelandicblue]

Thanks so much Rosaria.

[Lydia Shutter]

"life pressed out her sweet essence" Hinting at a woman who perhaps was "rode hard and put up wet" as they say in the South! :) No one ever really understood her and no one wanted to make their relationship with her public. "drop dead red" Love the images that conjures! I could see her walking down the street....you really described her well. Great write. lydi**

[icelandicblue]

Thanks Lydi,

I''m happy you could "see" her.

[Baby Ricochet]

Love the mouth worn out label of words line

[icelandicblue]

Thanks for commenting BR.

[Angi]

Blue, this is written so simply straightforward and I love that. She has been taken from and taken from for so long that the fiery woman she has always been has been faded and worn. The images this conjures are so vivid. Very well done. Angi~

[icelandicblue]

Thanks so much Angi, I really appreciate it.

[s y e]

Doesnt't this happen a lot, Anne -- They give too much and get little in return.... I am famous for that, I give so much to people and yet I receive hardly anything back. Yet I get asked when will I learn, I can't help but put people before me, it's just who I am.

"Her mouth, a worn out
label of words, never
deciphered , silenced
by ordinary men; she
had always been
their best kept secret." -- I adored this stanza, it is so powerful.

This is a really relatable write, Blue, I loved it. Forgive me if I have interpreted this wrong....

[icelandicblue]

You interpreted it beautifully. There are givers in this world and takers. The givers become world weary much too soon.

[s y e]

I think so, too. I think the givers need to reign in a bit if they don't receive anything back, I mean, I can't talk but still.

[redflutterby]

I can't really put into words how this one effects me. You know sometimes its not many men but rather one that eventually sours the sweetness of the wine. Sadly perfect write Anne...

[icelandicblue]

And sometimes we can only blame ourselves. Thanks so much Red.