The art is exquisite. It's not simply visually pleasing, but it captures the sentiment of the poem. In your portrait the young lady is not passive, but is a vessel of latent energy.

The latency is expressed here:

As I go into that demure place.
Then wait.
It will come.
And when it comes.
I will succumb.

The two forms of expression--portrait and poem--tell a complete story, one reinforcing the other.

I truly admire the particular care you take with everything you create.

Thanks for referring to me in this lovely blog.

Have a most wonderful evening, @justclickindiva