In Arcadia

[dwells]

Oh Bluejean this was just outstanding the way you set the scene here. Both classy and classical combined with a closing that speaks to the enraptured voyeur your words have evoked. But probably just a sighted tree, or monkey (kidding), or woodland sprite with good manners. Such thoughts do come to mind when looking on the promise of the indolent young (great word choice) - cheers! - Dan

[AlzheimerDreams]

Hello Bluejean,

All you need is Cupid or Eros playing his harmonica (Pan would do at a pinch but a bit too lustful, I think) and you would be in heaven. Lovely poem, I love the classical echoes and the imagery invoked. I especially liked the line ... 'And lain upon the garden's leafy alters' ... with the play on words.

[JASON]

I like that you have mentioned 3 of the seasons - no winter in Utopia I'm sure!
A dreamlike, surreal poem well deserving of the spotlight - nicely done bj.
The girl at the fountain is however a little bit suspect

[inflames]

I adore this. Very dreamlike. Awesome work and congrats on a well deserved spotlight!

[Josie]

I enjoyed being transported to the pastoral setting of Greek mythology with a blurring sense of shepherds and nymphs, and maybe the sounds of Orpheus strumming his lyre, as you presented a steamy, but peaceful scene of attraction between the Narrator and the young woman.