Monday, August 01, 2005

Jewel of the Raj


Rominda
Looks like a ruby set in a Maharanee’s wedding ring
Looks like a circlet of wild orchids
Looks like a fine jade pot holding precious spices

Rominda
Walks like a ribbon of water rippling over rocks
Walks like a willow swaying over the riverbank
Walks like a wild swan gliding onto the lake

Rominda
Smells like sweet Turkish delight in golden bowls
Each perfect dusky toe in silver sandals
Is worth the ransom of a King.

6 Comments:

At 9:21 PM, Blogger Gail Kavanagh said...

Inspired by a girl glimpsed on Roma St Station in Brisbane - and thanks to my daughter Moni who is always a willing subject for my art.

 
At 11:14 PM, Blogger Imogen Crest said...

Really strange because when I saw this and read it, I believed it was another you -- could it be??

 
At 5:25 AM, Blogger Karen said...

Lovely.

 
At 7:30 AM, Blogger Believer said...

You have brought her to life from a glimpse--perhaps she'll visit Soul Food in other ways as well. A beautiful gem of a portrait,

 
At 6:27 PM, Blogger Fran said...

What a delightful subject and how different to think of Roma station as I knew it long ago and the Taj at the same time!

 
At 3:15 PM, Blogger Heather Blakey said...

This is Turkish Delight and worth the ransom of a King.

 

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