The Purple Robe by Henri Matisse
impassioned-
she sits against the grey background
deep in some thought
what, you might ask
and she will not answer
she is forced to pose
for a portrait,
her pregnant belly hidden from you all
a folly maybe
but a concrete proof of her inner self
"you build a border for her,
but I think she is trapped
in the intricacies of that frame"
Congrats! I love your work and I am in constant awe of your talent! :)
ReplyDeleteWith both quality and quantity, you never cease to amaze
Have a great day...
I like this one a lot!
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful reaction to the Matisse. I admire your talent.
ReplyDeleteAmazingly beautiful.. but then it comes toyou so naturally.. thanks a lovely prompt.. coming from you have tried to write something different.. in terms of "Her and You" not "I"... hope you will say something..
ReplyDeleteA first-rate example of a picture being worth any number of words "explaining" it.
ReplyDeletebeautiful...and original way to say it!
ReplyDeleteShe's certainly trapped temporarily in her frame.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly bring more to the mind as the eyes look at the painting....well done.
ReplyDeleteLove Matisse, love the writing.
ReplyDeleteYou've nailed the painting. Excellent.
ReplyDeleteLove the last lines of your poem most.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful way to think about her. Thank you for introducing. Please have a good new month and week as well.
daily athens
A wonderful description of Matisse, frame and all. Wonderful.
ReplyDeletelove this one for real,
ReplyDeletesecret hidden,
post for a portrait,
wow.
divine work.
Amazing! I would like to invite you to participate in a May Poetic Challenge I am hosting.
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Fantastic write! I liked how the words seemed to flow seamlessly into the art yet retaining its own merit.
ReplyDeleteYou gave me the lens through which to differently consider this piece of art. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHere is Mine:
http://www.kimnelsonwrites.com/2011/05/02/the-other-side/
I love the "story" behind the picture- well done- and great prompt- thanks!
ReplyDeleteThe intricacies indeed!
ReplyDeleteWonderful poem,
JanePoet~deborah
I like your thought on this- lovely!
ReplyDeletehaving to hide something as beautiful as the expectatnt child...break free that frame...
ReplyDeleteYou frame the prompt powerfully with your words, which sets up pointed and very telling commentary in the quoted ending.
ReplyDeleteYour interpretation of the painting and your way with words are just inspired!
ReplyDeleteimpassioned - imprisoned. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant writing!
ReplyDeleteA real pleasure to read. Thanks for sharing