Your profile depicts elegance of an aristocratic past

ripe with jewels in hair and neck.

Your skin illuminates the canvas as it contrasts

with the black fabric draped to the ground.

Your shoulders seem soft and smooth

as they radiate down your white arms.

Your waist is a fraction of itself chided by a corset.

Yet, you look comfortable and confident as you pose

for the artist, who is obviously in love with you.