JC Brul Poet Ekphrasis

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Ekphrasis On Isles of Shoals

silent sea from afar
glazed in admiral and arctic blue
softly shifting to pointilism
as it rushes to the rocky shore
whilst sky in faded ivory and teal
spells prelude to April rain

rugged rocks in wild brush strokes
like dripping ink
of British tan and dark khaki
blended in tawny and ecru
are luminous glossy gems 
cascading from celestial source
like my streaming teardrops
as I watch you go


25 April 2021
For "All Yours (April 25) Poetry Contest"
Sponsored by Brian Strand 
1st place 


Notes:Coast Scene, Isles of Shoals is a 1901 painting by Childe Hassam which is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Done in oil on canvas in luminous colours, the painting depicts the remote Isles of Shoals off the rocky shoreline of New England, a favorite haunt of Childe Hassam at the end of the 19th century and where he painted a series of similar coastal scenes. (Photo and info credits to Wikipedia)

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Linda Milgate May 4, 2021 at 10:00 AM Lovely poem, and the painting, colors blended in and notes were wonderful. thank you.

Juliet Ligon April 29, 2021 at 10:46 PM You described the painting well and gave it a personal touch with emotion.

Sam Kauffman April 26, 2021 at 10:40 AM I love your ekphrasis JCB! You have masterfully blended the names of paint colors into the scene of the painting then put us into the painting with your winsome farewell to love. Nicely done! Congratulations on your win! This is a fav for me!

John Fleming April 25, 2021 at 9:50 AM Delightful piece of prose JayCee...richly vibrant in both texture and content. Compliments the painting perfectly! My very best regards! :) john

Richard Lamoureux April 25, 2021 at 9:15 AM The added historical context of the painting adds to the overall appeal of this piece. Well done. Blessings Rick.

L Milton Hankins April 25, 2021 at 8:29 AM Lovely, rich images from the painting. An excellent work, JCB. I feel sure it will be a winner. You do Ekphrasis so well!

Malabika Ray Choudhury April 25, 2021 at 5:49 AM Beautiful! I really love your Ekphrasis poems - this genre suits you so well, probably because you are an artist yourself. The painting you chose, is awesome! Hope to see many more of your enchanting poems. Love ~ Mala