Steve Downing reads his poem inspired by Sharon McCullough's whimsical sculpture at the Art of Poetry Catawba Valley event on June 9, 2018 in Lenoir. Many thanks to Caldwell Arts Council and Executive Director, Lindsay Barrick, for inviting us to tour the wonderful exhibits through ekphrastic poetry.
ALL DRESSED UP
by Steve Downing
after sculpture All Dressed
Up by Sharon McCullough
Hoop Skirts, Farthingale,
Panniers, Crinoline.
Whatever the name,
An Elegant Ensemble
For the dress up game
Ready for a night out:
A Damsel so fair
With lipstick, polished
nails,
Perfume and coiffured hair
Champagne and Cocktails?
Dinner and a Dance?
Orchestral Concert?
A night of Romance?
Reminiscent of Tara and
Miss Scarlet
Cotillion? Debutante Ball?
Perhaps In Charleston
At Boone Hall
Ah yes! Hoop Skirts…
Southern Charm with
Southern Style
I love the terms for women's clothing and the flow of this writing.
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