Dear Lady, the painting by
John Collier portrays you riding
eyes downcast
covering your breasts with your
right hand clutching your long hair,
saddle on the draped white horse
obscures your buttocks and pubic hair.
Such a male view,
such a weak and prim view,
completely omitting
your sense of righteousness
your protest against high taxation
your bravery.
Your action has reverberated for centuries,
inspired song and chocolates
films and dessert drinks.
Inspired young girls
like the four-year-old
who ran down 77th Street
unclothed and yelling
Naked Godiva, Naked Godiva!
Truly an act of liberation.
Lady Godiva by James Madigan | Sandalwood & Vanilla Poetry Reed Diffuser Set
$20.00Price
