Kim Rodrigues Poet Ekphrasis

Angel Over Quiet Waters

Max painted the blush-blue sky
the nest of grass and teal-still waters.
Bursting from his vibrant paintbrush,
a vision that appropriates the canvas.
His hubris angel halo-crowned,
the see-through wings - yellow, blue,
red and pink clipped by the frame.
The rosy countenance without eyes,
has a felicitous sunset glow. 

The spiritual being wears
its huge, red heart like a necklace -
it is surrounded by sunny rays.
Attached to arms and shoulders -
seven buttercream blossoms,
cupped in navy blue.
The angel’s, likely hovering,
over the waters, as it
wears a striped and speckled gown,
no feet in sight.

I would like to call the angel a she,
as she is so dazzling,
but in God’s word, we only meet
Michael and Gabriel
and the devil, Lucifer.

Establishing a possible, he,
with broad shoulders,
beautiful beyond belief,
an arresting figure of peace.

A daily reminder
of the existence of life
beyond our realm,
I’m happy that this bright
and vigilant angel
crystallized on Max’s canvas.

7/3/2022
A Brian Strand Premiere Choice
Ekphrasis poem

Painting:

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Caren Krutsinger July 11, 2022 at 9:12 PM "I would like to call the angel a she, as she is so dazzling, but in God’s word, we only meet Michael and Gabriel and the devil, Lucifer." there is a reason; men are the ones who edited the Bible. Kim Rodrigues July 12, 2022 at 6:38 PM We can’t see behind the scenes. God made us after all. Thank you! Glad you liked it :)

Bill Baker July 7, 2022 at 8:25 AM So colorful and descriptive images. In this world we can only act like angels, and when we do; it makes no difference if we're seen as male, female, or neither. After all, it is the Love, comfort and protection we offer that meets the needs of those we care for. Great entry for the contest, Kim. Good luck my friend. Bill Kim Rodrigues July 12, 2022 at 6:40 PM Thank you, Bill! I appreciate it!

Vijay Pandit July 6, 2022 at 5:31 AM Your word canvas brushstrokes scenes of the painting--beautiful imagery, Kim. Best to you my friend. Kim Rodrigues July 6, 2022 at 6:21 AM Thank you, dear friend!

Victor Buhagiar July 6, 2022 at 3:28 AM Great poem. Angels have no gender but they were written by men and so males are considered powerful. Otherwise a beautiful poem. Kim Rodrigues July 6, 2022 at 6:35 AM Exactly…beauty and strength…their awesomeness can be fearful. Thank you, Victor! Kim Rodrigues July 6, 2022 at 6:24 AM Exactly…beauty and strength…their awesomeness can be fearful. Thank you, Victor!