Natasha L Scragg Poet Ekphrasis

A Series Of Water Lilies

Contest: When Words Speak For The Silence Of Art.
Sponsor: Silent One
Date: July 8th 2026

The Artwork: Water Lilies
The Artist: Claude Monet [1919]

Oh to float amongst the Lily Pads
in Claude Monets Water Lily scenes!

Those platforms for the Lilies gently bop and sway as they rest upon the river lulled to sleep in a lapping lullaby... 
A soothing blend of greens, purples and blues - a dreamers combination of relaxing hues. In some paintings the draping willows open up the scene. The pink and yellow Lilies welcome in the admiration of eyes....

Oh to float amongst the Lily Pads and breathe in this peace...
To blend in with such beauty and tranquility...
My smile joins the Water in its reflection of heaven....

Oh to float amongst the Lily Pads in Claude Monets Water Lily scenes!

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Paula Goldsmith July 29, 2026 at 3:24 PM Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "A Series Of Water Lilies" write again. Enjoy your day writing away with your wonderful win............. Natasha L Scragg July 29, 2026 at 6:02 PM Thanks Paula, :-D it was an interesting one to try x

Silent One July 29, 2026 at 2:56 PM Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Natasha L Scragg July 29, 2026 at 6:01 PM Thanks Silent One, it was a very unique contest and form. I had never heard of it before. It was a lovely opportunity you gave for ones to express poetic about art that they appreciate. Thank you for my placement :-D much appreciated.

Beryl Edmonds July 8, 2026 at 1:11 PM A lovely poem Natasha about the Water Lilies paintings by Claude Monet… Beryl Natasha L Scragg July 8, 2026 at 1:45 PM Thanks Beryl. They are such relaxing pictures to look at. :-D

Paula Goldsmith July 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM "A Series Of Water Lilies" is a lovely write. I love this painting you wrote about. Oh yes, I would love, "to float amongst the Lily Pads and breathe in this peace." ~ "Good Luck" I did, "When Words Speak For The Silence Of Art Poetry." Have a Lovely/Blessed Day Writing Away................ Natasha L Scragg July 8, 2026 at 1:44 PM Thank you Paula :-D ... i took a read of yours and love the way to present it from the artists point of view. Its brilliant. X