Another poem in my Vermeer collection of poetry written after viewing Vermeer's magnificent paintings. I hope you enjoy reading it. Laurel

The Letter Writer

               and Vermeer

  I dip the quill

  In the ink well. 

    Dear Mr Leeuwenhoek 

  I was pleased to receive

  your good wishes

  On my betrothment

  To Mijnheer Van Ruijens

  my father’s business partner.   

 He owns the Tulip Gardens

 in Langendijck Street.

 

You came to work

 In my father's counting house.      

 You kissed my hand

your skin firm and smooth,

your form pleasing,

your eyes shining with youth. 

You smiled shyly. 

My delight in you grows.

I ache to be held

To know your kisses. 

Meet me there

My dearest love. 

Laurel Lamperd

 

 

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