GloPoWriMo #14 Grande Verole

Tonight’s poem is in response to a poster I found by Catalan artist Ramón Casas which was recently auctioned for over two million dollars. If you feel inspired by this art nouveau, please join me in penning 50 words or less. Also, please consider entering your words in my April Brevity Contest on AllPoetry.

Budding April, 
the great intimidator, 
spreads its rash of blooms
itchy and reddish-pink.

A virulent prostitute, 
she unbuttons her blouse 
flashes one soft peak, 
moist and curvy.

Her scaly stigma swings,
achingly alluring 
to the drone buzz,
sores concealed with makeup.

She’s ready to sting 
and share her feverish scurvy.

©2023 | K. Hartless

I heard this song for the first time today, and what a lucky pairing for me with today’s poem.

26 responses to “GloPoWriMo #14 Grande Verole”

John

Wow, this poem is both naughty and a bit scary. 🫣

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1. K. Hartless
  
  Yes, spring is both of those things to me. 🤣
  
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  1. John
    
    🤭🔥
    
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Tom

Powerful verses, K! Especially your depiction of an enticing temptress with her ‘sores concealed with makeup’ ready to ensnare her next prey. Brilliantly penned 🙂

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1. K. Hartless
  
  Thank you, Tom. I loved the image before I realized it’s purpose, and then, I loved of even more. 😃
  
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  1. Tom
    
    Indeed 🙂 Very alluring portrayal of a seductress here – your poetry’s exquisite. ❤
    
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  2. K. Hartless
    
    😊 Why, thank you, Tom.
    
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johnlmalone

excellent: your poem does justice to the poster and vice versa —

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1. K. Hartless
  
  Indeed. She’s luring us all in here with her blossoms and birdsong.
  
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2. K. Hartless
  
  Thank you, John. I’m so glad you think so. It’s spring again. Does it happen faster each year?
  
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  1. johnlmalone
    
    yes, K; faster and faster …
    
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Bartholomew Barker

April is such a tease.

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1. K. Hartless
  
  Indeed. She’s luring us all in here with her blossoms and birdsong.
  
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  1. Bartholomew Barker
    
    And we fall for it every year.
    
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  2. K. Hartless
    
    So true. I guess we (secretly) like being duped.
    
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Experience Film

Allergies, beware! Great source🖼️ I didn’t know that sold for 2 mil wow

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1. K. Hartless
  
  Steep price for a rare print. And I suppose a rare sort of advertisement. Sneezing has become a lot more dangerous.
  
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utahan15

swell of swollen aerole there
burst unbuttoned
pride
and in the lure
thoughts most impure

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1. K. Hartless
  
  Devilish understanding
  The way the beauty bites back.
  
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  1. utahan15
    
    beauty does not bite back
    but is indeed literally in the aye
    of the beholder
    
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  2. utahan15
    
    bites is the operative word. ciao
    
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EclecticMusicLover

Great poem and what an enchanting video! I love The National, especially Matt Berninger’s gorgeous voice!

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1. K. Hartless
  
  Thank you. I love his persistent music-making. The solo career and the band. He’s a favorite of mine.
  
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Michele Lee

Thanks so much for writing a beautiful poem for the art I just purchased. 🙏🏻😆 It is a gorgeous poster, but two million is a bit much! The song is a lovely complement to your post. Love when songs show up like that!

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tiffanyarpdaleo

You always get me with your words, wow, this is no exception! I had to wait to hit reply to hear the song again, I am a long-time National lover! 🤗

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Cindy Georgakas

oh the temptress K. nicely penned.. all i think of is poison oak with those sores.. 💞

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