Ekphrasis On the Abandoned House

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wild rushing strokes 
of broad bristles
dominating seaside sky
of ivory and indigo
in thick impasto~
like our faded footsteps 
along  *Stroomi shoreline

Wild fiery grasses ~
deserted yet persistent
resembling your windswept hair
in times you forget the time
waiting just for me~

those desolate windows
are your eyes of blue
half awake at siesta
dreaming of my return

20  March 2021


Notes: While glancing on 'Abandoned House' painting created in c.1886 by Alfred Sisley in Impressionism style. ( Photo and info credits to WikiArt)

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 3/22/2021 11:41:00 AM

I do love your ekphrasis, JCB. "Ivory and indigo in thick impasto" - wonderful blending of color, poetry and art technique. So happy to see this on the winners list. Blessings!

L Milton Hankins

Date: 3/20/2021 9:21:00 AM

Nicely-penned ekphrasis, JCB. I think it more than a glance. I, too, saw the "eyes of blue half awake...."