JC Brul Poet Ekphrasis

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Ekphrasis On Charing Cross Bridge

hazy morn has broken
as silhouette of solitary boat
silently sails on Thames river
where a steam train just passed
on pallid emerald bridge
leaving a titanium smoke
that glazes the atmosphere
with a gentle kiss of mist

reflections of the sun rising
a blend of peach and tangerine
mirrored on the still water
spell a fleeting moment
of dappled sunlight
whilst the Charing cross bridge
is a relic of ephemeral link
connecting two people in love

9 May 2021

Reference: Charing Cross Bridge is a series of oil paintings by French artist Claude Monet. The paintings depict a misty, impressionist Charing Cross Bridge in London, England. Monet worked on the series from 1899 to 1905, creating a total of 37 paintings depicting the bridge. ( Photo and Info credits to Wikipedia)

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Robert Lindley May 21, 2021 at 1:10 PM I must say your poetry matches quite well with the Charing Cross Bridge painting by Monet. A fav.... God bless...

Juliet Ligon May 12, 2021 at 10:23 PM Nice touch of alliteration and beautiful delivery of imagery.

Andrea Dietrich May 10, 2021 at 4:11 PM SO pretty, my friend. Faving you back for this gem.

Christuraj Alex May 10, 2021 at 6:05 AM Magnificient!

Susan Ashley May 8, 2021 at 7:59 PM Ah, your majestic pen is simply stunning, JCB. I adore your appreciation of Monet (my favorite painter) and admire your expressive artistry inspired by his oils on canvas vision. Your last line is an exquisite finale to an exceptional piece of atmospheric beauty. Warmest wishes, dear poetess.. ~Susan