The first night on Terceira Island in the Azores, we were walking along the street towards the sea, and an image on a sign hanging over a storefront caught my attention. I was attracted to it. And, I’ve thought about the image many times since. I wrote a poem to capture my thoughts about it.
A Mulher do Capote
(A Woman in the Cape)
Who is this cloaked figure?
I am drawn to her.
She’s mysterious,
Inviting,
A keeper of secrets,
A listener.
She holds beauty lightly yet it follows her,
She shares it wherever she goes.
She doesn’t need recognition,
But is recognizable.
Beautifully mysterious~
A silhouette to ponder.
Valerie Bollinger 2025
That is so beautiful, Valerie ❣️
Thank you Lori.
Your poem definitely fits that prompt, Valerie. I really like the thought you put into penning this insightful poem. Well done.
Thanks Audrey!
Impressive! You are a gifted writer!
aw, thanks Starr. 😉
I knew you were drawn to her image however I did not realize the depth of character that you saw in her. The poem beautifully reveals that inner quality you perceived. Lovely
Thank you Sue. I’m glad you read this post, since you knew my initial reaction to this image.
I thought of it/her a lot while on the trip, and back home.