making herself small
with gentle intensity
she listens and he
earnestly tells her all that
fills his mind and tender heart
Artwork by Azul, courtesy of Lillian of Tuesday Poetics
Copyright ©2026 Lisa Paul. All rights reserved.
Azul the Artist
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Ohhhhhh this is so sweet! Azul’s mother and father will absolutely LOVE this!
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That makes me so happy 🥹❤️
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oh and I can see you doing just that 🙌so lovely Lisa 💞
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Aw, thank you for this, Ange ❤️
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You are very welcome ❤️
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WOW!!
brilliant ekphrasis
much love
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Thank you so much, Gillena ❤️
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earnestly tells her all thatfills his mind and tender heart
Such lovely words rendered by innocence that you’ve put here Lisa! Wonderful poem!
Hank
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Thank you so much, Hank.
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Very adorable poem Lisa!! I like the wistful and sweet nature of your words matching the painting! Much love! 💚
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Thank you so much! 💞
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A moment of love beautifully wrapped up – jae
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So moving Lisa 💗
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Short, sweet and so relatable, Lisa. I agree with Jae, you captured a moment of love.
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Your poem is a beautiful story waiting to be told!
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Thank you so much, Dwight ☺️
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