by Austrian artist, Hans Makart (1840-1884)
Morning Recitative
(from my operetta, Luminescence)
Enlighten
Enlighten
Lush overgrowth
forms an inspiring, prolific canopy
forms an inspiring, prolific canopy
Tender petals compete
for limited radiance
of the morning’s brilliance.
Abandoned
by inheritors of this fertile land,
the garden flourishes independently
in floral splendour.
in floral splendour.
Bathe
A cooling brook meanders
through the twisted, scented undergrowth,
creating a reflective ribbon,
adorning this Eden
with bubbling ballads.
with bubbling ballads.
Elegant, colourful bouquets embellish
fertile banks with a natural brilliance.
Soothing resonance honours the presence
of infinite intelligence.
Live
Flowers open their petals,
attracting the arrival of winged courtiers,
who pollinate their yearning pistils.
They clamour close to the wall,
reflecting wisdom of the struggle
to remain vibrant in this forgotten place.
Their beauty blends resplendent
colour with fragrance,
giving the garden vitality,
as one more day brings sensual lustre
into the chaos of the untamed garden.
Jeanne I. Lakatos © 2005
You used such lush, descriptive words in this piece ... a thing of beauty.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Jeanne! Beautiful and sensuous. The yearning pistils...
ReplyDeleteVery sensual. I love each one of these!
ReplyDeleteHelen: Thank you for your very kind words!
ReplyDeleteKaren: Thank you so much. I appreciate your comments.
Mary: Thank you, kindly. I was hoping this would fit the challenge.
captivating read and very sensual ending
ReplyDeleteThank you, Christine. Actually, it's just the beginning. ; )
Deleteall cool verses,
ReplyDeletelove the 3rd one the best,
way to go.
Thank you, Summer Rain.
Deletenice....i like the blend of these...i appreciate each of them but that third one is my fav...i find flowers a great vehicle for sensuality....
ReplyDeleteThanks, Brian. Yes, indeed, flowers lead a very sensual existence. In fact, "The Sex Life of Flowers" by Bastiaan Meeuse was part of my Masters Thesis bibliography.
ReplyDeletewow, you wrote an operetta? That's amazing! I have a deep love of opera.
ReplyDeleteHi Jessica. Yes, I still haven't worked out all of the music, but what the musicians have transposed for me is beautiful! As soon as I complete my Ph.D., I plan to complete the operetta, so it will be performance ready. I've had several publishers who demonstrated interest in printing the Libretto. Very exciting! Thanks for your interest!
Deleteattracting the arrival of winged courtiers,
ReplyDeleteSo loved that line!
It's one of my favorites, too, Margaret! Thank you!
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