Went quiet her day, the skies at ease,
a lazy light in summer hues.
She found herself a place to please
whatever she may wish to choose.
A powdered blush defined her cheeks,
her painted lips in satin red.
Her jewelry from the grand boutiques,
behooving how a lady bred.
A lawn to front her vast chateau,
as oft’ before, her chosen place.
Refined and honed, her jade plateau.
perfection should leave not a trace.
A tapered flute, a sparkling wine;
a parasol, a wicker chair,
All dressed in white to pass the time
as would befit her noble flair.
She graced a stroll down to the lake
where hosts of lilies wait in bloom.
A waft of perfume in her wake,
from ‘gai Paris’ one would assume.
She filled her pockets weighed with stones,
into the depths, she slipped away.
From white she sought out greyer tones
in keeping with the end of day.
The summer hues to cool and wane,
the parasol, a vacant chair.
An empty glass, a lipstick stain,
a trace of perfume in the air.
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Author:
Tony Grannell (
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Comments4
This is the female version of Richard Cory so well written in good rhyme and meter. Very nicely done Tony and a fave
Lovely to hear from you again, Soren and as always your words are very much appreciated.
Wishing you all the very best.
Tony.
My pleasure and the feeling is mutual
Come on Tony, it has been too long. You have ignored us here for better part of a year. I for one have missed your rich graceful verse.
It's great to hear from you Dave; a long time indeed - too long. Delighted you dropped by and for that, thank you very much.
Hope you are in fine fettle,
All the best,
Tony.
Damn, Tony...first, welcome back! Second, you just broke my heart with a parasol and an empty chair. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Hello Tristan,
Thank you very much for the welcome. Heart breaking indeed, the aftermath, an empty chair. What once was, as it were. I very much appreciate you dropping by.
Wishing you much happiness,
Tony.
Hello dear Tony, such a stunning piece, your imagery is superb loved your last stanza absolutely beautiful. 🌹
Hello, Teddy,
Lovely to hear from you again and your kind response is very much appreciated.
Wishing you much happiness,
Tony.
Same to you dear Tony always. 🌹
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