Four pairs of eyes
watching me
unaware
all brown, one blue
I am entranced
by their smiles
where
they are captured
there in their
youth
varied colored hues
remaining
timeless
forever standing
still
within my
portrait borders
a gift given
freely and
to few
© December 2011 Renee Espriu
reneejustturtleflight.com 
A big smile at the imagery here – “captured there in their youth” and “within my portrait borders”, in particular
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Thank You! I appreciate your visits.
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Hi Renee, forgive me for not getting around to comment as much as I would like.. Another wonderful poem with a visual treat too..
Just want to wish you a Wonderful Happy Christmas with your family Renee, and All the very Best wishes for 2012.. Love and Hugs Sue xxx
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Thank you Sue! No worries. Everyone is busy this time of year. I, too, have been lax as I’ve just finished a the portrait I mentioned so haven’t been to sites as usual. Have a Wonderful Holiday!!
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This brings a smile. I like your “portrait borders”. This looks similar to one of Trisha’s paintings…have you taken up painting on the computer too, Renee? I gave it a brief try but was all thumbs…maybe I’ll try it again another time.
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Thanks Gayle. Yes, I’ve done a few of the computer paintings as I felt inspired by Trisha and usually mine don’t look anything like hers’ as I feel she is so much better at it than myself. It is difficult with my arthritis but I keep trying. Takes a steady hand which is a challenge. I really admire what Trisha can do.
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lovely penning with beautiful imagery. soft tones. nice! I am following! 🙂
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Thanks Kellie! Nice to see you here. I will visit you again soon.
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Renee, I wanted to stop by and wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season. Here’s to the best the new year can bring.
Pamela
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Thank you Pamela! All the best to you and yours as well.
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thank you. beautiful painting renee, very attractive and elegant.
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Thank you! I learned from the best…(hint! hint!) and am happy to have done something new.
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