An ekphrastic interpretation of Pierre-Auguste
Renoir's A Dance in the Country (1841-1919)
She wears a broad smile
One hand rests on her partner's shoulder
The other holds his hand and a fancy fan
A red bonnet tied under her chin
Adorned in a flowery flowing
Bustled evening gown
With ruffled bottom
Her dark bearded partner's
Profiled nose leans in
To breathe in aromas
Of her perfumed flaming red hair
Is she smiling because of her partner
Or flirting with someone else's dance partner
Barbara Drucker Smith 2009
published in The Poet's Domain, Vol 25
Live Wire Press, Charlottesville, VA
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