Sunday, January 6, 2013

Compromise


image by Daniel Murtagh
Picture prompt- The Mag 150

her eyes said,
come with me
my love
 
his eyes said,
let thy bosom
be my resting place
 
they compromised
 
 

30 comments:

Tess Kincaid said...

A most lovely compromise, indeed!

Helen said...

Love how you got to the essence of the photo ... she does have that come hither look.

Brian Miller said...

ha...compromise is not a bad thing at all...smiles...though i rather like her desire, i think it best for both...

Susan said...

Perfect, not a word to spare! Is the man's face ever turned toward the camera in these moments? Maybe in movies . . .

Berowne said...

Terse, succinct and beautifully expressed...

Charleen said...

Ha. Ha. Ha. Nice work!

anthonynorth said...

A most suitable compromise.

Kerry O'Connor said...

That's really very clever, and the whole oddity of male-female relationships in a nutshell.

izzy said...

That sort of compromise is good for everyone! thanks-

Unknown said...

travelling without moving

Gail said...

Simple but speaking volumes.

Kathe W. said...

wonderfully written-

Maureen said...

Love how you concluded this! Nice turn!

Audrey Howitt aka Divalounger said...

Really lovely Laurie!

hyperCRYPTICal said...

Delicious!

Anna :o]

21 Wits said...

...and the man was HAPPY!

Dave King said...

Ha!Wonderful!

Little Nell said...

Cleverly done Laurie, that way no-one was disappointed!

Lyn said...

Really the heart of the matter..perfect...lovely...

Anonymous said...

Sweet.

Carrie Van Horn said...

Love it!!

LLM Calling said...

perfect

J Cosmo Newbery said...

That is so sweet and gentle, captures the picture beautifully.

kelvin s.m. said...

..they compromised in a sacred communion, i guess...and your usage of 'thy' is perfect to represent your voice here...it adds elegance to your poem Laurie...smiles...

Buddah Moskowitz said...

This is the soul of wit. Excellent poem.

ayala said...

It's all about compromise :) Nice!

Ginny Brannan said...

Excellently captured, Laurie!

Unknown said...

the start to a great relationship!

JANU said...

A naughty compromise??

Tumblewords: said...

A grand bargain!