I like the poem, great job. have never understood why artist from the beginning of time, have wanted to paint the women's breast. to me the painting is really beautiful and would be just as beautiful with the breast covered. i know the intent was to write a poem, but i just had to give my little critique of an artist long dead....
Best part: "As she nursed the summer day..." Perfect words for that image.
=)
June 27, 2014 at 12:53 PM
Sweet Summer, 1912, John William Waterhouse
[Image]
Modesty reared his ugly head
When he first saw the maiden there
Then he paused to drink the beauty
Of the maiden pale and fair
As she nursed the summer day
He became entranced
And began to sketch her
Without another glance
Alone she thought shaded
By the rose and cooled by mist
Alone she pondered life's romance
But screamed when she was kissed
Modesty had taken the dare
While he painted unseen
The image forever frozen
Shattered when she screamed
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June 22, 2014 at 11:38 AM
i bet he peed his pants when she screamed as well...ha...
i know in writing and painting i can become so focused that i probably would when the spell was broken...lol
June 22, 2014 at 11:40 AM
I like the poem, great job. have never understood why artist from the beginning of time, have wanted to paint the women's breast. to me the painting is really beautiful and would be just as beautiful with the breast covered. i know the intent was to write a poem, but i just had to give my little critique of an artist long dead....
June 22, 2014 at 11:48 AM
Yes, zoning in on the smallest detail would certainly make a painter forget that this subject matter was even alive, I think!
June 22, 2014 at 2:05 PM
Found out.. caught while watching.. I guess today he would have taken a picture and ran.. he he.. not so innocent as the motive.
June 22, 2014 at 2:29 PM
Sneaking a peak . . . of the maiden pale and fair . . .
I'd say . . .
June 22, 2014 at 3:13 PM
Well, I think if I were the maiden I'd be screaming too, if I was alone and lost in thought and then interrupted!
June 22, 2014 at 5:14 PM
Very clever and enjoyable take on the prompt.
June 22, 2014 at 6:14 PM
That was interesting written from a different angle as he invaded her privacy. Enjoyed reading your take..
June 22, 2014 at 7:28 PM
wow!! just WOW!! so amazing to describe a painters muse...
June 23, 2014 at 8:38 AM
As she nursed the summer day...clever...
June 23, 2014 at 3:17 PM
Love the image! Some magic in your words!
June 23, 2014 at 7:29 PM
Lovely! I might scream too, if I was being watched without knowing it.
June 24, 2014 at 7:45 AM
heh heh......I can picture the brush veering over the picture with that scream!
June 24, 2014 at 2:41 PM
A magical write Gail. I love the flow in this.
June 25, 2014 at 5:44 PM
Lovely.
June 26, 2014 at 10:52 AM
Sneaky is as sneaky does- great piece.
June 26, 2014 at 11:59 AM
The image forever frozen
Shattered when she screamed.
Enjoyed the approach and great ending I think ~ Eddie
June 26, 2014 at 4:07 PM
Best part: "As she nursed the summer day..."
Perfect words for that image.
=)
June 27, 2014 at 12:53 PM