From Robert Lee Brewer:
For today’s prompt, write a portrait poem. You can use an actual portrait to write an ekphrastic poem. Or think up an image from real life. Or fake life. Or don’t be so literal; instead of writing a poem that describes a portrait, use the poem to frame a moment or lifestyle or whatever. By the way, how many times did I type “or” in this paragraph?
I decided that if I'm going to write a short poem each day (have to do my books today, first Monday of the month) I will try to make it a continuous poem. I may not do it every day but I'll include the past ones as we go.
ReplyDeleteSecrets slither down
hallways concealed by doorways
eclipsed by shadows
Her red lips red hair
red dress shimmer in dim light
as the door opens
Oooh I am liking it and intrigued.
Deleteyes i love the mystery of this endeavor! and this is a wonderfully intriguing little poem
Deletegreat idea! I love the mystery of wondering how this is going to turn out! So far it is quite intriguing.
DeleteVictoria, I like your senryus. They are going to make quite a poem if you put 30 of them together!
Deletenice victoria. love the onomatopia with slither and shimmer - love and peace - paul.
DeleteHow does the sun do that?
ReplyDeletelight up her wrinkles until they glow
as if they were soft rays of light
an extension of the sun itself.
I look into ancient eyes
understand she knows more
than I could ever dream.
Wisdom beyond our comprehension
a sadness encompasses her face
lips soft and stern at once admonish
I can almost see her shake her head in sorrow
tears flow from my own eyes
my heart hurts and melts
unconsciously I reach out to her
for what? comfort? She is a face on a canvass.
How does the sun do that?
Beautiful. Is this about an actual painting?
Deleteone I saw at the art gallery here when an artist had a showing. his work was awesome. couldn't afford it but it was free to look :-)
DeleteWow! I really loved this poem. I could see the painting and the sun glowing off the old woman's face. Nice job!!
DeleteBonnie, as usual your poem is magnificent! I really enjoyed listening to it.
Deletepaintings and ladies faces always look better in sunlight than electric light bonita.....candle light is good - love and peace - paul.
DeleteMagnificent poem AND portrait. Loved the way you put in your reaction too.
DeleteHis blessing shows
ReplyDeletethe holes in his hands
a sacred heart is on his gown
eyes that penetrate
like the nails from his wounds
makes you feel
that He is searching
your very soul
or maybe forgiving you
of those sins
but...
one thing troubles me...
it bothers me and boggles
my mind
He looks Anglo-Saxon
shouldn't He be brown?
lol! yes he should but as Victoria once told me god created man in his image so man returned the favor...you caught me off guard with the turn of tone on this one
DeleteYup. The last line got me too! And yes, he should be. LOL. Nice take on the prompt.
Deleteindeed wolfie. history makers have a habit of making all hero's white. it helps with the propaganda - love and peace -paul.
DeleteMissed this one, love it!!! You are right on. Your poem is nicely witten as well as cogent. Fine combination.
DeletePaul Bole, Im replying here to yours, liked it a lot! you are doing so well with your poetry. Congratulations.
DeletePicturesque and still
ReplyDeleterobust and mixed up
it drains out and over flows
like a drinking cup
a source of life
and a place to live
a body of water
with a lot to give
below the surface
it teams with life
with each species locked
in survival strife
a whole different place
with liquid restrictions
with no time for morality
or lengthy benedictions
it's a day to day place
hour to hour
the biggest and fastest
hold all the power
love it Paul! especially the fourth verse. well done!
DeleteNice rhythm and rhyme. I love it that you took such a different direction on the "portrait" prompt.
Deletethis is about the most beautiful thing i ever painted.
DeletePAINT A PRETTY PICTURE
she wouldn't go out without her make up
but her alcoholism made her shake
the crying could have filled a lake
so while her booze she did sup
i'd paint her beautiful face
mascara, foundation, blusher and lipstick. i painted her while she put on silk and lace
changed her lipstick from red to pink
made her skin as smooth as a skating rink
after two weeks, she said i did her make up better than she did
just a touch more paint on that pretty eyelid.
i'm gonna be normally a day behind on these promts. time difference and delayed trains and such. i'll try and keep up - love - paul.
a different take on the prompt but it works... lines need a bit of work but for a poem a day hey! we do the best we can...
Deletethanks for commenting bonita. i know you know who i'm talking about and i know you hate her.no you know you who in the library ( may have overused the word " know " in that last sentence ) - love and pretty pictures - paul.
DeleteAn excellent poem. The subject ...well less said the better. Poignant portrait.
DeleteGood one, and clever. I like all the images as you lay them down. Like brush strokes!
DeleteTo both Paul's, good jobs on your work!!! You both painted beautiful pictures for us!!!
DeletePortrait
ReplyDeleteAt the dentist
Open mouth insert needle
Novocain numbs me.
Sorry I'm a day late...busy days!
ReplyDeleteApril is a rough month for all of us. Sometimes there is just no time to write a poem a day so we all have to play "catch up" once in awhile. Good job on your senryu!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I appreciate your comment so much.
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