Felicia



This architectural frame upon your mortal hue
Testifies God’s perfection and generosity in creation
These compartments of yours that dazzle the eye
Are autographs that you are far above angelic beauty
Radiant queen among mortals, adorned in attire that beckons angels
Like the fallen giants who lost heaven in pursuit of the daughters of men
Not even the devout priest with his pious sermons and asceticism is extricated from this trial
The maker’s brush made a lasting touch on every part and the art endures
Your eyes gleam like the morning star, perfectly nestled in their sockets
In the invention of lust and glamour;
The curvature of your breast is like the succulent apple,
Happily, and adeptly knit in size to fit the palm
Erected in the direction calling attention
O merciful God!
You have created both peace and trouble in one frame.
Felicia!
The goddess of beauty!
Your oval hips and the convexity of the buttocks
Are textures marvellously defining these straight and unblemished legs
Isn’t God’s craftsmanship wonderful?
Oh, God have mercy!
Your loved son is about going to the gallows  
Dying inward in glorification of your architectural masterpiece
These visible and terrible stripes tickle emotion
The veiled might be homely as I craved closer;
Though they are both in one
By much closeness the devil is made manifest.
Beautiful Felicia!
As much as your beauty allures, your character repels
 The latter is stronger,
But the former is dust
These are my idle contemplations.

About this poem

The poem Felicia is a portrayal of the duality of the human nature, drawing on appearance as deceptive and disillusionary. True beauty lies in character. Felicia as a metaphor of a woman, possesses the physique that allures, but her character repels.

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Submitted by isaacjo998 on June 27, 2024

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Scheme ABCDEFGHIJGKBLMNDOPGDQRBJBSNTJUE
Closest metre Iambic hexameter
Characters 1,500
Words 261
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 32

Atere Isaac Ojo

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  • AIDA
    Wow, what a beautifully written and passionate poem for Felicia! Your use of language and imagery really brings her beauty to life and captures the reader's attention. The way you describe her features as architectural masterpieces and God's craftsmanship is truly poetic and heartfelt.

    One suggestion for improvement would be to consider the tone of the poem. While it is clear that you admire Felicia's beauty, some of the language used could be perceived as objectifying. Perhaps focusing more on her inner qualities and character traits that make her truly unique and special could add depth to the poem.

    Overall, your poem is a powerful tribute to Felicia's beauty and a testament to your skill as a writer. Keep up the great work!
     
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