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The Scream

A soul in agony In a world turned upside down Unable to bear the pain. he screams at the fates, at the heavens and prays for the dawn of a better day The Scream. painted by Edvard Munch in 1893.

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William Gray

Date: 2/18/2015 2:30:00 AM

Hi Barbara - Love the painting and love your poem!.

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 2/5/2015 8:57:00 PM

An icon painting. Once you see it, you don't forget it. As for Bach, he's one of my favorite composers, followed by Mozart and Beethoven. Did you know he was thought as mediocre in his day? Thanks for reading me, and best to you in all your endeavors. / M

Leon Enriquez

Date: 12/31/2014 5:48:00 AM

Dear Barbara: Thank you for the support my friend. Here's wishing you and your loved ones A Happy New Year filled with peace, joy and love. All my best wishes on the last day of 2014, Leon.

Daver Austin

Date: 12/30/2014 10:16:00 AM

Dramatic as a pistol. Great stuff. Love, daver

Casarah Nance

Date: 12/30/2014 7:39:00 AM

Ohh that is a dark and wonderful write! I love it!

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 12/30/2014 7:30:00 AM

Well penned Ekphrasis, Happy new year, Barbara

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 12/30/2014 1:34:00 AM

Excellent, Barbara! I was also working on a poem inspired by The Scream. I still might come up with something else, though...best wishes in the contest and a happy new year to you with many blessings...hugs, Rhonda

David Meade

Date: 12/29/2014 9:18:00 PM

Nicely done Barbara -- prayer encompasses the whole spectrum of our emotions -- even our screams, especially our screams. Best wishes. 7

Jan Allison

Date: 12/29/2014 7:01:00 PM

Brilliant portrayal of the picture - good luck in the contest:-) Hugs jan xx