Those of you who have followed me for some time will know I am a fan of D.H. Lawrence. Both his fiction and his poems.
This poem called to me. There is something about the words that fit with the photo below. I do hope you enjoy both…
Epilogue
Patience, little Heart.
One day a heavy, June-hot woman
Will enter and shut the door to stay.
And when your stifling heart would summon
Cool, lonely night, her roused breasts will keep the night at bay,
Sitting in your room like two tiger-lilies
Flaming on after sunset,
Destroying the cool, lonely night with the glow of their hot twilight;
There in the morning, still, while the fierce strange scent comes yet
Stronger, hot and red; till you thirst for the daffodillies
With an anguished, husky thirst that you cannot assuage,
When the daffodillies are dead, and a woman of the dog-days holds you in gage.
Patience, little Heart.
No edits or filters used in this photoHere are some more posts where I have included D.H Lawrence
This is wonderful. DH Lawrence is not a poet who I reach for but I really loved this. I wonder if I have moved on since I last read much of his poetry as a lot of the imagery here spoke to me too. As for your picture, it spoke to me as well. I love the contrasts and the suggestion and mystery it holds. Definitely a story there ?
A picture worth all the words!
I love the contrast between the boots and the dress x
You look incredible. Very hot bod, your man is so lucky!
Your breasts are looking very beautiful indeed!!
Love the contrasts of black and white. And your gorgeous bare legs!
That is a picture that goes nicely with the poem. I love your pose (and how sunny and lovely the background is). Beautiful, May
Wow. Striking image! And I love the pairing with the poem.
They definitely go together perfectly and it has been years since I read any Lawrence
Mollyx
We are away and left the canon, accidentally at home – damn – cheap camera took this, but hay ho x
A beautiful image with a beautiful poem. And a cheeky hint of nipple!
I love poetry and your image and chosen poem go so well together, I do especially love the boots and the bare legs, that’s my favourite! X
An utterly delicious marriage of Lawrence and May. Warmth and heat in glorious abundance. xx
Patience is certainly a virtue isn’t it . . . one I should aspire to more I’m often told!
Can I say I love love your hat (again) . . . and the, intriguing, combination of your white and then dark gloves and boots !!!
Xxx – K
I definitely like both! You are right, the poem and the image go together very well 🙂
Rebel xox
I adore those first 3 lines. Thank you for a glimpse of warmer days too.
I agree that’s what made me choose it – Warmer days, yes, but as I am away this shot was taken only last week – was playing around for next weeks prompt of white x
I am a huge fan of Lawrence myself.
Lovely picture, especially the gloves, they’re definitely my thing ☺
Wonderful poem – it does seem to be about one of those women who chews you up & spits you out!
Does it? I don’t see it like that at all
words speak some listen and respond Hotly