Magnolia Au Vert

Fresh white magnolia blossoms and bright spring grass with lily of the valley, green mandarin and a sensual caress of musky vanilla. Touch me, touch me, Little cool grass fingers, Elusive, delicate grass fingers. With your shy brushings, Touch my face - My naked arms - My thighs - My feet. Is there nothing that is kind? You need not fear me. Soon I shall be too far beneath you, For you to reach me, even, With your tiny timorous toes. - Angelina Weld Grimké, 1927 Art: Magnolias on Gold Velvet Cloth by Martin Johnson Heade, c. 1888-1890