As I stand staring at the blank canvas
colours running through my mind,
I step back trying to imagine a scene,
walking slowly forward it comes to me!
a Chateau in France, a beautiful Castle.
In the background a bright clear blue sky,
leading down to a plantation of trailing
woody stemmed grapevines,
that have been kissed by the sun,
In the foreground a fairy-tale castle
in the style of Claude Monet.
Steps lead up to the Courtyard,
where the sweet smelling fragrance of
blue verbena and purple lavender, is
carried on the gentle breeze
filling the air, setting the scene.
From a veranda a family of twelve sit
happily surveying their vineyard,
around a square wooden table,
laden with food, salad, cheese, charcuterie
and french stick with a bottle of their
own Chardonnay.
Setting the scene for an idyllic afternoon.
Comments
fatboy74 | February 17, 2011 - 18:34
I wish I was there Jenny, a beautiful scene described, jealous this is from memory. :-)
skinner_jennifer | February 17, 2011 - 19:29
Thankyou fatboy,
I spent ages staring at the canvas, before I actually
saw this, but once I had the picture in my head, I
started on the sky and the rest just fell into
place, I wouldn't say it's brilliant, but I'm
pleased with how it turned out, I also got very
involved with this painting, mind you I usually do.
Thankyou for you great comment and for reading.
Jenny.
skinner_jennifer | February 17, 2011 - 19:30
Hi cherry pickers,
thankyou so much for the cherries, I'm pleased that
you enjoyed this piece.
Jenny.
Silver Spun Sand | February 17, 2011 - 19:53
This is wonderful, Jenny. As good a 'word painting' as I ever laid eyes upon;-) Well done on a more than deserved cherry.
Tina
skinner_jennifer | February 17, 2011 - 20:17
Tina,
your comments are always a welcome, thankyou so
much for reading, I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
Jenny.
Highhat | February 17, 2011 - 21:05
A very picturesque poem Jenny. A lovely scene- I wish I had been there as well. Congrats on the well deserved cherries
;)Pia
skinner_jennifer | February 17, 2011 - 21:41
Thankyou Pia,
for your lovely, kind comment it's so much
appreciated and for the congrats aswell, it's so
nice to see those cherries again.
Thanks again for reading.
Jenny.
JoseHdz | February 17, 2011 - 21:56
this is really quite lovely, Jennifer. the piece flows very smoothly/serenely. great job!
cheers,
Jose.
skinner_jennifer | February 17, 2011 - 22:05
Why thankyou so much Jose, that was a lovely
comment, I'm pleased you liked it.
Thankyou for reading and commenting.
Jenny.
seashore | February 17, 2011 - 23:15
You set the scene quite beautifully Jenny - excellent.
skinner_jennifer | February 17, 2011 - 23:46
Hello seashore,
I am so grateful you read this piece and enjoyed it.
it's always nice to get your comments.
Thankyou again for reading.
Jenny.
RachelPatricia | February 18, 2011 - 02:14
This is brilliant, Jenny, I love it. As has been said, your words more than brought your idyllic afternoon to life. Thank you very much for such a lovely read :)
Rachel xx
skinner_jennifer | February 18, 2011 - 10:04
Dear Rachel,
thankyou so much for your kind words, they are
so much appreciated, it would be nice to spend
an afternoon in this way wouldn't it?
I hope you have a good weekend and thankyou for
reading.
Jenny. xx
RachelPatricia | February 18, 2011 - 11:50
I think from now on, Jenny, your chateau is where I'm going to let my mind unwind when needs be, which will probably be quite often over the next week - half-term, need I say more ;o)
Couldn't think of anywhere better, just read this again and can imagine your painting must be a delight, multi-talented you...go Jenny you're inspiring!
Hope you have a good weekend too, keep painting and keep letting us see them through the medium of your beautiful poetry, it's a real joy to read :)
Take care,
Rachel xx
jonahs cough | February 21, 2011 - 17:19
what a lovely read. thanks jenny.
skinner_jennifer | February 21, 2011 - 17:34
Hi jonahs cough,
your more than welcome, thankyou so much for
reading and your great comment, enjoy the rest
of your day.
Jenny.
MistakenMagic | February 21, 2011 - 18:09
Ah, I really miss France and you've conjured it so beautifully here, Jenny. Well done!
Magic xxx
skinner_jennifer | February 21, 2011 - 18:12
That is a lovely compliment Magic, I'm glad that I
was able to conjure up a picture for you.
Hope you get to go again soon.
Thankyou for reading.
Jenny.