Poetry, Prose & Creativity
July 28, 2012 14 Comments
The Isles of Shoals 1912 Childe Hassam
Who is she
this woman of silk
outlined among the rocks?
She sits perched
like a muffled silhouette
some distance off
in this silent, deserted spot
where the sun throws its fire
on the water and copper
licks at the shore.
The tide will stir and rise
in endless ebbs and flows,
the azure of the sky
the roof of her world
when she dreams,
absorbed, fragile as china cups.
© 2012 Louise Hastings
Louise J Hastings is a writer and the author of a first collection of poetry published by Winter Goose Publishing in 2012. Her newest book is a children's fiction novel called Beatha - A Badger's Story, written to help raise funds for the Badger Trust. Living on a wing and a prayer, Louise allows her thoughts and emotions to breathe through the power of artistic expression. A nature lover and defender of Gaia, she is inspired by the beautiful countryside of Somerset, in South West England. All posts and poetry copyright © 2010-2013 Louise Hastings
I am a writer and author of a first collection of poetry, Phases of the Moon published by Winter Goose Publishing in 2012. My newest book is a children's fiction novel, Beatha - A Badger's Story written to help raise funds for the Badger Trust. A nature lover and defender of Gaia, I am inspired by the beautiful countryside of Somerset in South West England. I love reading and writing, and allowing my thoughts and emotions to breath through the power of artistic expression.
‘when she dreams, absorbed, fragile as china cups..’..*sigh* how beautiful, Louise. ..i could feel the breath of breeze from that hidden shore..so much enjoyed..thank you~
Thanks ever so, Yelena…so pleased you enjoyed my poem
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Thank you, Nick!
Beautiful! Not only have you described the painting so well, but made the poem conform to your words, rather than the other way around.
Yay! Thank you, Ben! Pleased you enjoyed it
Mysterious, lovely…and yes I think of fine, transluscent china held up to ambient light…your language is as delicate!
Thank you, Jacquie! So pleased you enjoyed it
Romantic and subtle, an eclipsing way of expressing the sunlight of a dream, your words flow with the feeling of certain uncertainty, fragile and revealing. An enjoyable and artistic read.
Thanks ever so, Michael…you read these very well. I appreciate your comments
That is a beautiful poem. Yes, fragile and yet, she has hidden depth and strength there too. A lovely pic to compliment your words.
Thank you, Dreamer….
Strength in fragility – the image is so evocative and mysterious
Thank you, Marsha…the picture did move me..