Christopher Grieves Poet Ekphrasis

Notes About The Poem

"Did my heart love till now? forswear it, sight! For I ne'er saw true beauty till this night."
- William Shakespeare, Romeo & Juliet

Romeo and Juliet (1884)
Frank Bernard Dicksee (1853-1928)
Southampton City Art Gallery

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A Jinjagoliath poem:
14th August 2023
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*First Place*
Contest: NO 1236
Sponsored by: Brian Strand

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Boy

She warms my heart
I'm not sure how
She lights a fuse
And soon.. kerpow!

My love it swells
Her voice 
Like angels' clanging bells

She wakes me up
I feel alive
Her face a feast
On which I thrive

Such lovely jawline
Perfect skin
Her posture
Perfect mannequin

I love her walk
I love her clothing
Find something wrong?
I see no thing

Her curves delight
We chat so long 
Into the night

Her arms entwine
Her hands just beauty
In beastly mine

I've never liked someone like this
My heart beat falters
As lips I kiss

Balcony we sit
As shoulders touch
I like this girl
Says boy

So much

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Ink Empress October 9, 2023 at 3:40 AM Perfect mannequin! What a beautiful write this is. I can see why this won first! Brilliant and passionate and such smooth imagery throughout, i dont know this form but sounds like a good one to try! Congratulations and well deserved! I love the presentation too! So good Christopher Grieves October 9, 2023 at 5:32 AM Thank you, Ink. I am not a purist so no form.. but it was from the heart, I hope that counts :)) So nice of you to stop by.

Barbara Barry-Nishanian August 31, 2023 at 8:21 PM Enjoyed this very much, and like your voice. Congrats! Christopher Grieves August 31, 2023 at 10:51 PM Barbara, thank you, that is very kind. I did get wrapped up in the image a little..

Unseeking Seeker August 17, 2023 at 12:49 AM soul speak from the heart ~ warmest congratulations on your top win, Chris Christopher Grieves August 17, 2023 at 2:51 AM From the heart indeed! Many thanks :)

Joanna Daniel August 16, 2023 at 8:58 PM Brilliant work, Christopher, congratulations:) you have a great voice:) Christopher Grieves August 17, 2023 at 2:51 AM Joanna - that is very lovely of you to say so. Thank you for your very kind words :)

Kim Rodrigues August 16, 2023 at 12:30 PM Congratulations, Chris! I loved listening to this. So wonderfully spoken! Hugs ~ Kim Christopher Grieves August 17, 2023 at 2:50 AM I am very grateful for your encouragement, Kim x Thank you!