Friday, October 21, 2005

The Mistress Comments

Rating: 4.9

Her face was delicate, and beautiful to know,
When touched by sunlight, or a candle's glow,
And weaving a dream around him, with cunning ease,
She knew by expertise, just how to please.
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Ernestine Northover
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Melvina Germain 25 March 2008

I can feel the pressure building here with both characters. unfortunately this temptation always brings on pain and heartache for many. Having said that, passion resonates within this poem, though we know it is not the thing to do. Somehow I feel a sense of sorrow for the two individuals but very quickly I come back to reality realizing this should not have taken place and priority of family come first. Excellent write Ernestine Melvina

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Duncan Wyllie 09 May 2006

Oh the temptation is so strong in this, it can really hurt and pull at the concience, A great write, love duncan

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Wayne Guy Butterfield 03 December 2005

Wonderful how you convey a sense of complexity for both characters. I love the 'ease/_tise_/please' for her, and the twist at the end for him. Touching and perceptive!

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