John William Godward, English
The “Romeo and Juliet” Balcony Scene if She’d Lived in a Ranch-Style, 1903
Oil on canvas
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: MASTERPIECE #1230 (6/9/15)
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/// Myron gave her a single white rose
as a symbol that she’s who he chose.
Her response to this token
was unclear (since unspoken).
Petals plucked— one by one, down it goes.
/// Soft white petals drop down to the street,
yet he will not see this as defeat.
Was he shot down in glory?
Or else, (the old, old story);
though she likes him she’s being discreet.
/// Myron’s rival gave Rhoda the pelt
of a leopard he’d slain on the veldt.
It brought comfort when thrown
where she sat on sharp stone,
but it smelled far, far worse than it felt.
/// It is true Rhoda thinks Myron’s hot.
There’s a chance she’ll give romance a shot.
By his legs she’s impressed,
but he must pass her test:
“This boy loves me… this boy loves me not…”
/// A high hemline’s the best way to go.
I enjoy unimpeded air flow,
and I’ve gotten addicted
to a groin unrestricted—
though a stiff breeze provides a free show.