A freckly face does not disgrace
The simple beauty of her eyes,
Two stars who watch the midnight skies,
Two candles blinking warm replies,
Two windows opening a door
No one noticed there before.
Observe. Let beauty emphasize
How tiny freckles frame her eyes.
Linked to dVerse Quadrille hosted by Mish with the theme word “freckles”.

Reblogged this on Fae Corps Publishing.
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Thank you!
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This is a charming quadrille, Frank! Romeo compared Juliet’s eyes to stars: “Two of the fairest stars in all the heaven, having some business, do entreat her eyes to twinkle in their spheres till they return” (2.2.16-19) – one of my favourite quotes from one of my favourite plays. I love the lines:
‘… Let beauty emphasize
How tiny freckles frame her eyes.’
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I am glad you liked those lines. Thank you, Kim!
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I like the rhyme pattern in this one, slightly unexpected so it prevents that inevitable sing-song that comes with a very predictable rhyme.
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I was trying to vary the rhyme pattern to avoid the predictable. I am glad you noticed. Thank you, Jane!
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I think it makes a more interesting poem, but that’s just my opinion.
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I love this. It speaks of personal experience!
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Thank you, Peter!
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Very romantic of you, Frank–nice glimpse at your other side.
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Thank you, Glenn!
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Frank, your lovely lady will swoon over your homage to her eyes. Such open admiration is touching.
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Thank you, Jade!
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You are welcome, Frank.
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Frank, this is so romantic!
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Thank you, Linda!
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Delightful. I so love how you describe her beauty.
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Thank you, Grace!
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How delightful! the freckles frame her eyes. I can almost picture them like glasses.
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Thank you, Toni!
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Everyone is using the word “delightful,” because that is just what it is. Very nice flow.
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Thank you, Victoria!
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Charming poem Frank.
Much❤🕊❤love
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Thank you, Gillena!
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I love the multiple creative metaphors!
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Lovely rhymes.
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Lovely rhymes.
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A sweet appreciation of freckles which enhance the main attraction…her beautiful eyes! I hope you read this aloud to her 🙂
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I love this!
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This is beautiful, especially the last 2 lines, and I like how it circles back to the freckles. Love the rhyme and meter too.
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Really love this, mine is similar … we both love freckles 🙂
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utterly delightful and beautifully composed
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That’s a wonderful perspective on freckle-ness Frank, tender.. This made for a great read.
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Thank you, Rob!
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Quite breathtaking, Frank. Really.
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Thank you, Xenia!
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Lovely photos, reflective words too. (K)
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Thank you, Kerfe!
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Well done my friend.
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Thank you, Jerry!
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I especially like this line…”Two windows opening a door /No one noticed there before”. Wow. I also like the connection you made between her freckles and eyes, together bringing out all her natural beauty.
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Thank you, Mish!
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The rhythm and rhymes here are on point! Love the message too.
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Thank you, Barry!
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I read several of your works and I very much enjoyed them all! You are quite the talented one, aren’t you? Cheers! God bless!
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Thank you!
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The pleasure is mine!
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Another perfect hit Frank. The rhyming is just so nicely paced, the sentiment generous in its appreciation, and attentive in its execution, showing devotion, thought, and that FRANK HUBENY CHARM! Always nice Frank. Your poem have a way of sneaking up on me unexpectedly from the side so skillfully, but never devoid of charm.
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I am glad these poems suggest charm to you. Thank you very much!
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You have captured the effect so strongly Frank, especially the way they frame.
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Thank you!
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Pleasure
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I love how your words capture the beauty of freckles, a complimentary feature on one’s face.
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They add beauty to one’s face. Thank you, Astrid!
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Crooked Smile
Gypsy Moon Shine
Eyes Almost Elton
John but Not Quite
His Song
Cosmic
Soup of
Freckles
Sublime Beauty
We all Mix to Smile..:)
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Thank you, Fred!
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Thanks to
You too.. Frank..:)
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I have always had freckles, Frank, although they have faded as I have grown older. As a result, I just have to love this poem.
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Freckles are beautiful. Thank you, Robbie!
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I don’t think I’ve ever read anything so romantic and sweet about freckles. On behalf of all the freckled ones, I thank you.
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Thank you, JoAnna!
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