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| Ophilia by Odilon Redon |
the artist draws with loving hand;
through rendered image, shares his view --
her gentle face, the long dark hair,
the azure sky and yellow flower…
in choosing carefully each hue
creates her likeness, best he can.
At last complete, Ophelia “breathes,”
while Shakespeare’s ghost observes, appeased.
© Ginny Brannan July 2012
Sharing at The Mag #124
Oh my... this rhythm and count is fantastic! Beautifully expressed. I so wish I could do this!
ReplyDeletesmiles...i like that is is done by shakespeares ghost...perhaps as only he can see her...i think there is a bit of love the artist finds in creating his work...
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy a mention of Shakespeare in these posts - thanks.
ReplyDeleteOh, wonderful final couplet. I'm glad she's breathing again!
ReplyDeleteVery, very nice....we are on the same inspiration...
ReplyDeleteThis is a very clever weave, Ginny, thanks
ReplyDeleteI'm glad she's breathing again too! Lovely write.
ReplyDeleteAnna :o]