Hi Jezmond, thanks for reading, I’m glad you enjoyed the poem.

Hi Christy, thanks for reading and your kind feedback, much appreciated. And no – I can’t do that tongue twister, LOL.

Hi Desmond, a powerful piece indeed. I loved your choice of words and the repeated lines. It seems like this painting has provoked much more in your mind than just a cornfield covered by crows. Well done.

Hi Christy, you chose a powerful painting to describe. I love the words you chose. You give her mystery, sensuality and the power of self-acceptance 🙂 Well done.

Hi Mark, thanks for reading – glad you liked the poem:)

Hi Susanne, thanks for reading and your lovely comments:)

Hi Jyoti, thanks for reading and your feedback:) Much appreciated.

Hi Marcena, well done on writing your first Ekphrastic poem. It is a nice image to choose and I love purple too. Strong words of self love and acceptance throughout. Thanks for sharing:)

Hi Nina, this poem is very beautiful. The words floated around me as I read it. To be honest it is just as beautiful without the image that provoked it for you. However, I did look at the image after reading your poem and it is also beautiful with it. Well done Nina, another gorgeous offering:)

Hi Nina, I find if you right click on the picture and select resize and drop it down to the lowest option and then save, it normally works. I have had this issue before too. If you select edit to your post you might be able to attach the resized picture:)

Hi Susanne, I like that you have linked the flag with the anthem and interwoven so much more. And your last line is every so important: With great power comes great responsibility.
If only the people in power would hold this responsibility with much higher regard.

Well done and thanks for sharing.

Hi Juanita, what a lovely picture and an important message it holds for you. Being thankful for what we have is a great skill to possess:) Thanks for sharing.

So precious Wanda. The eyes of a child – unjaded, open to interpretation and not afraid of what others might think. This artwork captures his joys, loves and artistic flare. What a perfect piece of art to centre your ekphrastic poem on. I hope you shared it with him. Well done:)

Hi Jyoti, this is such a busy and vibrant painting. I feel like you captured its essence beautifully in this poem. The sense of urgency, bright blurring lines and colours colliding. Really well done.
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Hi Mark, short and sweet – yet you hit the nail on the head. A great description of this haunting artwork. Don’t we all feel like we are screaming inside and no-one really cares or listens….

Hi Marcena, thanks for reading and your lovely comments:) I will read yours once it is live on the site.

Hi Cathy, thanks for reading and your kind comments:)

Hi Debbie, you always write such lovely comments, and I really appreciate your support. Thank you:)

What a beautiful form the Italian sonnet is, and very hard to write. I love your choice of artwork (one that you own and love) and the story you have written for it within this poem. A lovely myth that works so well in this poetry form. Well done Hanri.

Hi Cathy, I have seen this painting pop up a few times for Ekphrastic poetry. After all, it is famous and extremely well known. But I loved your take on it – your insights into the picture and the painter (and the famous song). Well done.