Wrapped completely in white
Delicate jewelled hands
Small feet in white high heels
Only bare heels exposed to the world
Jet eyes outlined in kohl
Berry coloured lips
Diamantes sprinkled over scarf
and flowing top like glitter
Tapered white slacks
Alluring
A beauty hold hands with her love
A hand gently placed on his broad back
They gaze out to sea
A camera is handed to a passerby
They stand side by side, apart
They do not touch
I watch
I know
I remember
It is like a scene from a movie. Maybe the end of a doomed romance, maybe the middle of a glamorous caper. The diamantes are exactly right.
ReplyDeleteAn image that glitters with reality!
ReplyDeleteIt speaks to me. It reflects certain cultures so well..
ReplyDeleteHere is my Haibun in 55 words!
My favorite lines:
ReplyDelete"I watch
I know
I remember"
You are a very observant person, Rallentanda. Great for poetic details!
I like the simplicity of this, Rall, mysterious though it may be. Living in two worlds: one accepting, one not.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very sensual piece of writing, Rall! Beautifully crafted. I just love the last four lines.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for your comments.
ReplyDeleteAn exotic woman (that is, for me) and no doubt a far shore (far away from me).
ReplyDeleteI flew above you
as you stood with him apart,
not touching, waiting
for the flash, the flash
that signals the exposure
of the film of love.
Very lovely, Rall.
ReplyDeleteWhatever is the story of couple!!Amazing recreation of a moment
ReplyDeleteThis poem is haunting me: so beautiful the image.
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Enjoy your holiday Viv.
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