Jan Allison Poet Free verse

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THE SCREAM BY EDVARD MUNCH

Celebration of Art Contest - Edvard Munch

The scream By Edvard Munch

A blood red sunset radiates warmth; yet I feel chilled to my core
The alien like androgynous figure transfixes me
Dressed entirely in black, head clutched in tormented agony
Mouth open emitting a silent scream
This cannot be heard audibly yet resonates in waves across the canvas
A ravaging river of anguish grey, black and blue
Angry swirls depicting mental torture.
I stand and stare at the picture and pray I never feel this way



Celebration of Art Contest
Sponsored by Kim Rodrigues

05~14~17

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Charlotte Puddifoot May 26, 2017 at 7:19 AM good write on a haunting, disturbing piece of art...this is exactly how the torturous grip of mental illness feels...congrats on your well deserved win! Jan Allison May 26, 2017 at 6:30 PM Thanks Charlotte I hope I never can relate to the picture on a personal level. I still think your poem was exceptional!:-) hugs Jan xx

Agnes Krampe May 26, 2017 at 4:29 AM Great peom, Jan - you capture The Scream really well. Congrats on your win. Jan Allison May 26, 2017 at 6:30 PM Thanks Agnes:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich May 25, 2017 at 9:46 PM This truly was a well deserved win, my sweet friend. So well done. Congratulations. Jan Allison May 26, 2017 at 6:33 PM thanks so much Andrea it was your suggestion that I wrote about this poem:-) hugs Jan xx

Gregory Richard Barden May 25, 2017 at 7:27 PM A very wonderfully powerful yet disconcerting painting that has had a large impact on our culture, and will always be a fav of mine ... you have done it superb justice here with your poem, and I love it as much as I do the painting! Congrats, Jan! A 7 for sure! Jan Allison May 26, 2017 at 6:34 PM Disconcerting is a brilliant way to describe it Greg!:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong May 25, 2017 at 5:44 PM Wow Jan, you really did wonderfully with your description of this famous painting! Your words state an excellent depiction of the fear displayed. Congratulations on your well-deserved first placement! 7 ; ) Jan Allison May 25, 2017 at 5:48 PM Thanks Connie it is a fascinating picture I would love to see if for real. I find it amazing he can portray a sound so accurately but we cannot physically hear it:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May May 25, 2017 at 5:04 PM Congrats on a great win Jan Jan Allison May 25, 2017 at 5:15 PM Thanks Joseph:-) hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight May 25, 2017 at 5:02 PM Nice imagery and review of the painting, Jan. Congratulations on your fine placement. Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison May 25, 2017 at 5:15 PM Thanks Sandra:-) hugs jan xx

Ralph Sergi May 25, 2017 at 1:50 PM Congratulations, Jan! you have instilled a beautiful curdling fear in your poetry of a great artist. I'm a bit envious in a friendly way. Jan Allison May 25, 2017 at 4:35 PM Thanks for the lovely comment Ralph, it is thanks to Andrea that i wrote the poem as I'd used the pic on another poem and she suggested i wrote for this contest :-) hugs jan xx

Pandita Sietesantos May 25, 2017 at 8:20 AM Congratulations on your excellent win, my friend! Well-deserved and a 7! Best regards. Pandita Jan Allison May 25, 2017 at 4:33 PM Thanks Pandita:-) hugs Jan xx

Barry Stebbings May 25, 2017 at 6:07 AM Congratulations on you win, Jan with your depiction of this powerful painting. // Barry Jan Allison May 25, 2017 at 4:33 PM It's a fascinating picture Barry and I have enjoyed reading the story behind the painting:-) hugs Jan xx

Roy Pett May 25, 2017 at 5:59 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win Jan, this painting really gets me thinking, I find it fascinating and your poem describes how I feel when viewing this, brilliant piece. :) Jan Allison May 25, 2017 at 4:32 PM I would love to see it for real Roy :-) hugs jan xx

Kim Rodrigues May 25, 2017 at 12:06 AM Vivid description, dear Jan! What was he thinking? Jan Allison May 25, 2017 at 1:10 AM He has a sister who was in a psychiatric hospital and also suffered with issues himself - I just love the way the picture literally screams at you there is no doubt in my mind what it is he is trying to portray:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues May 24, 2017 at 11:51 PM Congratulations on your win in my contest! Indeed, our PS art gallery is divine! I will return to comment on your individual poem. Blessings...Kim Jan Allison May 25, 2017 at 1:08 AM Thanks so much Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper May 24, 2017 at 11:49 PM Back to congratulate you on your win ~* Jan Allison May 25, 2017 at 1:08 AM Thanks Eve I am delighted:-) hugs Jan xx

Vladislav Raven May 16, 2017 at 10:36 AM Hi Jan, firstly, good luck in the contest. Your words have depicted this picture very well. From the first word to the last your words describe so well what the eyes do see and beyond. A really excellent write Jan. This has to be a definite seven and a fave. Hugs....Mike. XX Jan Allison May 16, 2017 at 4:35 PM Thanks as ever for your support Mike Please say hi to Mary Jo and Shane for me:-) hugs Jan xx

Sneha Rv May 16, 2017 at 4:13 AM Your description is so vivid and I love how you said "across the canvas". Hope this does very well in the contest! :)) Jan Allison May 16, 2017 at 4:35 PM Sneha it is so so lovely to see you back on soup:-) hope the studies are going well!:-) hugs Jan xx

Phillip Garcia May 15, 2017 at 10:54 AM Excellent Jan. The ending is hard hitting for obvious reasons. This is a great prompt for us because it forces us into a different perspective than normal. I enjoyed reading an unfamiliar voice from your pen Jan Allison May 15, 2017 at 1:41 PM Thanks Phillip:- I do surprise with the occasional more serious poem I have no control over my muse:-) hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux May 15, 2017 at 7:53 AM You captured it well Jan! Jan Allison May 15, 2017 at 8:13 AM Thanks Rick it is such an incredible piece of art I am so glad Andrea suggested I used this image when I posted it on another recent poem:-) hugs Jan xx

Russell Sivey May 15, 2017 at 6:49 AM My wondrous Jan, how are you doing? I see you haven't lost the art of awesome poetry my friend!! This piece is so descriptive of this painting that I can picture it without ever seeing the painting by the words of your poem, it is that good! I miss reading everyone's great poetry! I have many poems that are in the works, but I have to master them within my poetry classes to get them where I want them to be! I'm still in school getting my Master's in poetry! I'll see you later! Great work!! Jan Allison May 15, 2017 at 7:52 AM Oh wow Russell that is wonderful news about your studies:-) As a complete novice to writing I have learned so so much from joining PS in 2014 and tackled so many different forms which i find quite challenging at times:-) I can't wait to read your new poems and see how poetry is written properly! I just write from the heart and hope people like it but I will always try and write humour whenever the muse is behaving!:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen May 15, 2017 at 3:12 AM - A great poem about the artist Edvard Munch - I love this picture, (SKRIKET) - Luck in the contest, Jan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison May 15, 2017 at 6:44 AM I love it and yet find it so disturbing but you can't help but be drawn in by the emotions felt by the artist. it is an incredible piece of work!:-) hugs Jan xx

Darren White May 15, 2017 at 12:42 AM I've seen the Munch Museet in Oslo, and all paintings by Munch. One of the best experiences in my life. Beautiful poem about a painting that is very important and recognisable to me. Good luck, Jan :) Jan Allison May 16, 2017 at 4:36 PM I have been to Norway at least 3 times but never to Oslo always Bergen area:-( hugs Jan xx Darren White May 16, 2017 at 12:39 AM If you get the chance, visit Oslo, Jan. I'm sure you would love it. The museum is wonderful, the whole city is :) Jan Allison May 15, 2017 at 1:30 AM I would love to see the artwork Darren I get a chill every time I see that image, it amazes me how he is able to get so emotion into an artwork and really re-create the sound of a scream.:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May May 14, 2017 at 10:07 PM Love the "ravaging river" line Jan..Great write Jan Allison May 15, 2017 at 1:30 AM thanks so much Jospeh:-) hugs Jan xx

Etienne Lariviere May 14, 2017 at 9:55 PM Je pense, to celebrate Art is always a good thing, nest pas? Jan Allison May 15, 2017 at 1:31 AM Merci Etienne:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Marie Coreggia May 14, 2017 at 8:51 PM Jan, you did a fabulous job not only of describing 'The Scream', but also of making us feel the agony that tears through the page. A7:) Amitiés Jan Allison May 15, 2017 at 1:32 AM Thanks Anne Marie there is something so haunting about that image I find it quite chilling every time I see it and the way it depicts mental torture:-( hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich May 14, 2017 at 8:00 PM wow, you did fantastic, Jan. I love it. It better score!!! SEVEN Jan Allison May 15, 2017 at 1:33 AM Aww thanks Andrea I wouldn't have entered the contest if you hadn't made that comment on my other poem!! thank YOU:-) hugs Jan xx

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