Sotto Poet Poet Ekphrasis

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A Man Nighmare

Painting by Scottish painter "Peter Doig". One of the most well-known contemporary figurative artists. In the Magic Realism style, this artwork is titled 100 Years Ago.


muted shades of grey
clad in a fearful ruby
in a state of lucidity
dwelling inside his gloom 

the surge of echoes
outlining melodies 
a point made of obsidian
                                                 
eyes devoid of spirit
darkened crevices
crows rubbed me bare
your boat is ruined with red blood
effused of victim's body.

the sea won't reflect you
Diss your curse
the sun has faded
your stained aura
the solitary light now.


written: May 27, 2022

7th contest place

A Brian Strand PREMIERE Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Brian Strand

http://www.artnet.com/artists/peter-doig/canoe-island-a-42CcWSGhw1gqyXCWSIDnOg2
https://www.wikiart.org/en/joaqu-n-sorolla/church-roncal-stairs

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Valsa George June 2, 2022 at 10:26 PM The portrait depicts the same mood and tempo you have created .You are a master in Ekpharsis form of poetry, dear Lasaad. Congratulations !

Connie Marcum Wong May 31, 2022 at 9:51 AM This is creative and wonderful Sotto. I see why it is on his winner’s list. Congratulations on your wonderful win my friend. Blessings xxoo

Vijay Pandit May 28, 2022 at 4:23 AM Your poem--like the artwork it describes. Well done my friend. Best to you.

Demetrios Trifiatis May 28, 2022 at 3:37 AM Magnificent creation, my dearest friend, Lasaad. Very inspiring. Blessings.

Bill Baker May 27, 2022 at 5:13 PM Difficult form, Lasaad. Well written and intriguing. Great use of imagery and descriptions. Bill