Bedecked in faux diamonds, rubies and pearls,
feathered cloche hat, and white feather boa,
she appraised the milling crowd.
Her mark still absent,
she remained outwardly calm.
Inwardly, she seethed with anticipation.
Others tried to approach
but her steely cold stare
turned them away without a word.
She was clearly on the hunt.
The barrister would arrive
and only then would she beguile.
Written for dVerse, the virtual pub for poets around the globe. Today I’m hosting OLN (Open Link Night) and inviting folks to post any one poem of their choosing (no required length, format, or content) OR alternatively, to write an ekphrastic poem related to the image above: Art Deco Vintage Woman Free Stock Photo in public domain.
AND I am also hosting a LIVE dVERSE SESSION with AUDIO AND VIDEO on SATURDAY, MARCH 22nd, from 10 to 11 AM EST! You can find the link to join us HERE. All are welcome! Folks come to read a poem aloud, or to simply sit in and watch and listen. We’re a very friendly bunch and the more the merrier. Come join us!
lillian the home poet 
Perfect!
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What a dangerous charmer she seems to be… all business behind that lovely apperance.
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“dangerous charmer” indeed! Yep…..you’ve named it correctly! She picks her marks well in advance….and obviously, only the wealthy ones!
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I agree with Björn, Lill, she seems to be a dangerous charmer, but I love her style. I used to have a cloche, but not with feathers.
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I still have a black felt-like cloche that has a pearl pin on it. I wear it often to church on Sundays in the winter.
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Stylish!
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There’s a determined, focused woman!
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She is indeed!
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The atmosphere and anticipation in this poem are intoxicating!
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She certainly seems like femme fatale! A stunning ekphrastic poem, Lil! ❤️❤️
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nice one Lillian
thanks for dropping by to read mine
much♡love
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Her eyes tell a darker story then she lets on. Be cautious when approaching….
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“clearly on the hunt”–she sounds like a most intriguing character! She reminds me of Lady Brett Ashley in The Sun Also Rises!
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Very nicely done, Lillian. Glad you are back home safe and sound! Hope you get caught up with the jet lag soon!
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Haha! Delicious! I saw similar in this becked picture, enjoyed your delivery of her fine arts very much – excellent tone, most entertaining.
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Such a dangerous woman……
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She’s charming and someone to beware of. I feel like she could be a character in an Agatha Christie novel.
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I like the introduction of the barrister and that suggestion of a sub plot! JIM
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Such a great interpretation of this image, Lillian. It makes me want to know what happens when the barrister arrives! 🙂
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