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A Patron of the Arts

Posted by luigi_pagano on November 3, 2009 - 10:51
from the ABC set Cherry ripe

By examining the lines on his palm
she recognised the extent of his artistry.
As always she was composed and calm
because she was the queen of palmistry.

What he needed was a patron of the arts,
a good woman who could pamper him
in spite of the fact he mixed with tarts.
The outlook could not have been more grim.

She was very determined to reform him
and to make an honest man of this bloke.
Her chances to succeed might be slim;
she could be buying a pig in a poke.

There was no proof that he could paint
but his anatomical features were flawless
and, whether he was a devil or a saint,
she was tempted to ascertain his prowess.

In the final analysis she needed to decide:
she could be his benefactor and his muse
or alternatively be his bit on the side;
either way she felt she could not lose.

© Luigi Pagano 2009

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Cavalcaderl | November 4, 2009 - 17:06

New luigi Pagano
Like this one all of it very much
1st verse;
By examining the lines on his palm
she recognised the extent of his artistry.
As always she was posed and calm
because she was the queen of palmistry.

and 3rd verse; starts
*She was very determined to reform him
and to make an honest man of this bloke*
I suppose red light area!.
julie x cavalcader (:-

tcook | November 4, 2009 - 17:15

Cleverly done!

luigi_pagano | November 4, 2009 - 18:14

Hi Julie. I am very glad you like it. I appreciate your comment.

Luigi x

luigi_pagano | November 4, 2009 - 18:15

Much obliged for the cherry, Tony. Thank you very much.

Silver Spun Sand | November 6, 2009 - 09:17

I missed this one, dear Luigi. Sorry;-)

Sheer artistry, as always.

Tina xxx

luigi_pagano | November 6, 2009 - 12:55

Dear Tina, it is easily done. New contributions keep coming at such a rate that it is difficult to keep track. No doubt I have missed many that merited to be read and commented upon.
I am glad that you managed to catch up with this and thank you.

Luigi xxx

Cavalcaderl | November 7, 2009 - 10:12

new Lugi Pagano
Yes excellent well
done I see the cherry now wow!
julie x yes bump up the comments.

luigi_pagano | November 7, 2009 - 10:35

Dear Julie, how very kind.
Seeing a cherry being awarded to one's piece is always uplifting and encourages one to strive for better things.

Luigi x