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Self-Portrait With Cigarette By Edvard Munch

The snow falls white in Norway just like anywhere else in the world. The snow falls white in Norway like the smoke from a cigarette. The blue mists lap at coat tails only in a self-portrait in Norway. Pale brown eyes shine, surprised to see you only in a self-portrait in Norway. One hand holding time itself, slipping. One hand held firmly in the void. I can see myself alive in him, as the snow falls white in Norway.

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Date: 7/14/2023 7:53:00 PM
Truly a grand poem on the Self-Portrait with Cigarette by Edvard Munch. An ekphrasis is a new form for me. You have used this form very beautifully. Congratulations!
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Date: 7/3/2023 4:09:00 PM
I saw the self-portrait, Corey, and you are spot on. Facinating Ekphrasis! I Am Anaya
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C.W. Bryan
Date: 7/3/2023 6:01:00 PM
Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm glad you think it's an accurate one, it's a lovely painting.

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