It’s a crisp fall morning
As she carefully dips her toes
There’s a hidden alcove there
Where nobody goes
The water is calm
So very peaceful and serene
And she washes discreetly
Mindful she isn’t seen
A sudden splash and ripple
Quickly catch her attention
And she shields her breasts
In modest apprehension
But it’s only just a loon
Seeking out its prey
And her fear subsides
As the majestic creature flies away
Back to her bathing
She becomes lost in introspection
So she bends down slowly
To look at her reflection
She sees a stubby little nose
With wide blue eyes
And there’s a small pointy chin
Which she’d like to disguise
Her blurred image
Stares back for quite awhile
And something about it
Suddenly makes her smile
She lets out an embarrassed giggle
After realizing she’s been seen
She happens to notice a poet
Has come upon the scene
I’m so sorry I reply
To disturb you in the nude
I wanted to capture the moment
Even though I see it was rather rude
Please go on with your bathing
And I’ll return from where I came
And next time I see you
I’ll try my best to refrain
© 2018 Michelle Cook
The Painting is, September Morn. By Paul Émile Chabas
Is she you? 🤔
It’s flirty, a bit shy but also a bit inviting…
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I found this painting and fell in love with it. I think I must have stared at it for about an hour. Lol… And that’s when I knew I just had to write a poem about it. That’s me in there; the peeping poet. I couldn’t help but stare at her. She’s just so lovely…
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It’s awesome seeing you in another light!
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I am very much a lover of art. I draw and paint myself, but don’t have the time to devote to it like I want to. So seeing these old works of art are just breathtakingly beautiful to me. I’m not the person that you wanna take to an art museum, unless you don’t mind being there all day! Lol…
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Awesome 🙂
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Thanks for sharing this well written piece. I am a Life Coach with a passion for poetry and have a poetry blog here on WordPress in case you have time to read? http://www.peacockpoetryblog.wordpress.com You can also follow me on Instagram #coachingcreatively in case you use this platform? Have a good Monday! Sam 🙂
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Thanks Sam! 😉
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Love the innocence of this … you got me smiling and even the sun is trying too this morning in the UK.
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So glad you’re smiling. It’s a dreary day here, and so was yesterday, so a little bit of humor goes a long way these days. 😉
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I’m not sure what to say… lol
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lol 😉
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