Lady On The Bluff

By Kieran

 Lady On The Bluff

 


Original artwork and whimsical poem by Kieran Gonsalves (c) 2026
 
There she is again, from whence she came, nobody knows. None dare ask her.
Impeccably dressed in white silk, she lovingly scans the seas for her monsieur!

They say he left her stranded at the altar, left to answer a distress call.
"Duty calls", he whispered softly, picked his gear, headed into the squall!

That was two moons ago, the villagers moved on with their lives, but not she!
Like someone pressed 'pause' and she is waiting to press 'play' on the scree

She swears she can hear his voice call her on the wind, saying he'll be home!
She knows he's trying to reach her and looks for hidden messages in the foam…

Comments

Anonymous said…
This is awesome (WhatsApp comment from a very very dear schoolfriend)
January 23, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Kieran said…
Thanks Germaine. Not sure even Freud would know where the verse came from, but once the artwork was done, the words just flowed … Kieran
January 23, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Anonymous said…
Simply beautiful. So ❤️ beautiful. Thank you for doing this, Kieran (WhatsApp comment from a dear friend in California)
January 23, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Kieran said…
Glad it resonated with you, Florence - Kieran
January 23, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Anonymous said…
So beautiful. Can actually visualise the scene through the poem. (WhatsApp comment from a dear friend in Pune)
January 23, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Kieran said…
Thanks Rosie. Sometimes it all comes together - Kieran
January 23, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Anonymous said…
Lady on the bluff ?
What is the background / context ?
I googled it. Came blank. (WhatsApp comment from a dear college friend who often comments on my artwork)
January 23, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Kieran said…
It’s my own fictional story based on the artwork

Bluff is a cliff overlooking the sea -Kieran
January 23, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Anonymous said…
That's a lovely poem....👍👍👍 And painting too..Also reminds me of "She dwelt amongst the untrodden ways..." by Wordsworth..
In a good way...
A sense of occasion, a hint of pathos, a longing defined, a wait unending... (WhatsApp comment from an artistic friend)
January 23, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Kieran said…
Thanks for the reference, Ajay. I read it up, William Wordsworth was a master at his craft. Gorgeous imagery 👌❣️ - Kieran
January 23, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Anonymous said…
Oh Kieran - the art and poem so beautifully expressed. Hope the lady will eventually find her monsieur😔😔 (WhatsApp comment from a very dear friend from Toronto who appreciates my artwork)
January 24, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Kieran said…
Yes, of course, they do meet up. Parting makes the heart grow fonder ❣️ - Kieran
January 24, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Anonymous said…
I swear I am reading the word scree after middle school! I [have to] mention Daphne du Maurier and The French Lieutenant's Woman.. Interestingly, even Daphne du Maurier's book called Frenchman's Creek. Something about Frenchman and water and romance and mystery 🧡 (WhatsApp comment from a alumnus of my B school)
January 24, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Kieran said…
Then you need to start writing poetry 😅 I loved the French Lieutenant's Woman movie especially Meryl Streep’s performance. Can’t think of any role she hasn’t nailed - Kieran
January 24, 2026 at 7:25 AM
Anonymous said…
Forlorn lovelorn (WhatsApp comment from a dear friend in Florida)
January 24, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Kieran said…
The pathos of life ....- Kieran
January 24, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Anonymous said…
Typical of a defense services family (WhatsApp comment from a dear school friend)
January 26, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Kieran said…
Tragic! Especially on Republic Day today … many don’t realize the ultimate sacrifice soldiers make. They (not politicians) are the true heroes - Kieran
January 26, 2026 at 6:16 AM
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