Brian Strand Poet Ekphrasis

A Cityscape Remind

vertical

      linear

         lines

tall

twin blocks-

        symbols
              of the
                  night

reaching
to the stars

now

    no
         more

imprinted

   forever

       as 
  
          nine-eleven





adapted for 

cityscape art

Ekphrasis of 'A view of city night' by Georgia O'Keeffe

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Ann Gilmour February 8, 2020 at 3:55 AM Congratulations Brian on your top place. Such poignant but powerful images Brian that take my breath away. I had been to New York in 1990 and visited the twin towers and the terrible images of 9/11 remain in my mind. With kindest thoughts Ann xx Brian Strand February 8, 2020 at 5:31 AM Thanks Ann,its the same for me with Georgia's paintings.Your faithful support for my contests is much valued.Have a creative day.

Line Gauthier February 5, 2020 at 3:21 PM Bravo. Congrats on a most deserving gold medal win, Brian. Great tribute. Brian Strand February 5, 2020 at 4:57 PM You are too kind Line.Yes a talented lady,who broke the glass ceiling of her day.Your support to my contests is much valued.

John Watt February 5, 2020 at 11:47 AM Brian, a great ekphrasis of the O'Keeffe painting and a fitting tribute to the tragedy of 9/11. Congrats on your well-deserved #1 ~ John Brian Strand February 5, 2020 at 12:43 PM John,As I say below to Sam,an indelible impression now whenever I see a skyscraper painted or for real.Thanks

Sam Kauffman February 5, 2020 at 11:18 AM Brian, Congratulations on your top placement with this wonderful poem. It is truly stunning in its imagery, simplicity, meter, flow and message. Brian Strand February 5, 2020 at 12:40 PM For many of us Sam,(of my great age) the event and date has the same indelible(where was I) imprint as the events of Nov 63 in Dallas. Sam Kauffman February 5, 2020 at 11:48 AM I too love "Georgia!" I forgot to mention that I was in NYC two weeks after 9/11 and literally stumbled onto the World Trade Center site - a sight I will never forget. Brian Strand February 5, 2020 at 11:22 AM Thanks Sam,Georgia inspires me .Also thanks for your support to my contests.

Anisha Dutta February 5, 2020 at 10:53 AM BIG CONGRATS TO WIN TOP. Brian Strand February 5, 2020 at 11:23 AM Many thanks Anisha,art will always inspire me.Thanks for your faithful support to my contests

Paula Goldsmith February 5, 2020 at 9:33 AM Congratulations on your win. Few words with much said. Great write............ Brian Strand February 5, 2020 at 9:58 AM Cheers Paula.

Constance La France February 5, 2020 at 8:43 AM Brian, congratulations on your win in the contest _Constance Brian Strand February 5, 2020 at 9:31 AM Many thanks Constane.

Beata Agustin February 5, 2020 at 8:33 AM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. Thanks likewise for my placements in your sponsored contests. God bless you. Brian Strand February 5, 2020 at 8:38 AM Cheers Beata,your support for my contests is much valued

Gary Radice February 5, 2020 at 5:33 AM I echo what others have said. I love the creative form and writing style of your poem.. and its poignancy. Brian Strand February 5, 2020 at 5:45 AM Thanks Gary,the open form can be satisfying to write and to read.Have a creative day(Thanks for your support to my contests) Reply

Sandra Adams February 5, 2020 at 5:01 AM Love this Brian. Congratulations oh your top win :). Hugs Brian Strand February 5, 2020 at 5:15 AM Thanks Sandra,a favourite artist of this genre.(Many thanks for your support to my contest endeavours).Have a creative day

Julia Ward February 5, 2020 at 3:27 AM Thank you for this superb entry into my poetry contest called "Cityscape", Brian, and well done for its first position! Brian Strand February 5, 2020 at 3:58 AM You made my day Julia,thanks,Georgia was an amazing artist,of many genres,but this style livesin memory for me.Cheers.