How could I not take part with such an evocative image chosen by Diana?
This challenge explores Ekphrastic writing inspired by visual art (photographs). Diana Peach from last month’s challenge has provided the photo for this month’s challenge.
ETHEREE: The Etheree poem consists of ten lines of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 syllables. An Etheree can also be reversed and written 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Double Etheree
Stare
Downwards
Beyond life
A darkness grows
To infinity
Seeping into water
My long blonde hair stays behind
Exposing my poor nakedness
A child lost in a time with no kindness
Cold skin, white against teeming cruel shadows
Black heart whispering melancholy words
Stay still, forever no one will care
Who will remember you strange child?
Mother, father, sister, none.
Death is your only friend
Come! In the water
Reflect and be
Still. Death’s friend
Holding
Hands
Ooh, that was creepy!
Eerie etheree
Ooo, you write a dark poem well. I tried reading it backwards, a line at a time, and it still works, it’s still dark and beautiful.
Thank you Priscilla. I should do more dark poems. Something to explore!
Creepy but beautiful 💜
Thank you Willow. <3 x
A pleasure Marjie
You’re “That’s Dark” image made me smile, Marje. Yes, that is dark, but well done. 😀
There is a darkness to the image, Marje. You went with your feelings. I think that is creative! <3
Thank you Colleen. The image did conjure up some strange imaginings!
I think its good to embrace the darkness sometimes. It teaches more about ourselves. <3
I agree. I always seem drawn to light and dark.
Yes, maybe a little dark Marje, but hey, well done! <3
Dark poetry isn’t something I’ve explored much but the photo encouraged me in that direction. Thanks Debby. 🙂
That’s inspiration. 🙂
I’m often drawn to visual images to write.
Very inspiring 🙂
Oh wow, I adore this poem. xxx
Thank you Adele. <3 xxx
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