The Textured Mistress
(by Nigel Astell)

Underneath black flowing undertones
a cloudy mystic eye
appearing not to see
sexual wanting, watchful other
your not-knowing stares
staying hidden within painting
Textured Mistress reveals nothing.

Mark Sheeky’s Oil Painting: The Resurrection Sonata: Awakening: Part 3 of a Triptych (available for purchase)