Indeed, like the last line.
Stephen
http://stephenvincent.net/blog/
Kenneth Wolman <[log in to unmask]> wrote: Heather Taylor wrote:
> Portrait of a Woman
> Lucas Cranach (the Younger) 1566
>
> It took 20 years to make you permanent memory
> Like his first wife hung above the mantle
> Her cheeks still flushed from childhood
>
> As each stroke of oil on canvas brought out wrinkles,
> The shadows on your face, furred collar, pious shirt,
> Only your smile betrays you're finally his.
>
Oh my...gorgeous.
Ken
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Kenneth Wolman http://bestiaire.typepad.com
"The past isn’t dead and buried. In fact, it isn’t even past."
--William Faulkner
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