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Summer Maidens
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 10:22 am
by Stella
Shadows dapple dance
beneath woodland parasols
where wild and beautiful ladies
spread their gowns in free abandon
they lay on musk fragranced beds
longing to be admired, savoured and caressed
Pastel soft petals
lay strewn on green coverlets,
an enticing boudoir for a maiden lovers tryst.
Young love in the open, bathed in purity
how inviting for endearments and promise
Butterflies hover
and sweet kiss darling buddleia
as midday sun warms
and ripens her purple ecstasy.
Dainty cowslip
becomes shy hiding under fern’s skirts whilst
honey bee hums a tune of his undying love.
Heather, unabashed
flirts with outrageous blushes as the breeze
caresses her fondly within its arms.
Hanging heads low
in bashful embarrassment bluebells
quietly whisper in soft ringing melodies
The lake knows the secret
of the ladies close by
and whilst the swans glide on
in calm elegant pose
across the way surrounded in sensual tones
shadows dapple dance
beneath woodland parasols
Stella Armour 2011-07-28
Re: Summer Maidens
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 10:19 pm
by Nightmute
A most fine and fabulous scene you paint for us, Stella. The beauty and innocence shown is quite delightful. A lovely landscape you've enabled us to become part of in this well-written verse, Ma'am.
Re: Summer Maidens
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2015 12:04 pm
by Cindy
Very beautiful. As usual.
I agree with Nightmute.
Re: Summer Maidens
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2015 9:50 am
by Tom Balch
Beautiful images you paint for us, Stella.
Re: Summer Maidens
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2015 7:29 am
by Karin Anderson
You have dazzled me with such beautiful descriptive words of sounds, scent, and colour. I love the alliteration of 'dapple dance'. Also the gay abandon with which you write has made my day, and has given me many smiles Stella.
Re: Summer Maidens
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2015 6:50 pm
by stevenstirk
A sheer delight from beginning to end. The end verse
blending seamlessly into the first. Your portrayal and
imagery is superb here Stella.
Re: Summer Maidens
Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2015 10:46 pm
by SyberRose
I love the way you write in natures most beautiful attire Stella...beautifully done as always dear...Rose:)
Re: Summer Maidens
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 11:12 am
by Seema Chowdhury
This is so beautifully composed and a lovely picture to complement your words.
Re: Summer Maidens
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 11:23 am
by Fay Slimm
Ah a pleasure as always to read your nature poems Stella and this one is specially delightful. Love the image too.
Re: Summer Maidens
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 12:20 pm
by Sandra Martyres
A treat to read this beautifully crafted nature poem Stella, loved the subtle beauty of the landscape described in the piece