JC Brul Poet Ekphrasis

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Ekphrasis On the Magpie By Monet

A lonesome magpie~
perching on a forlorn wooden stairs
on a snowcapped mountain side
spells serenity in the day light.

The barn house reflects
the pale lavender shadows~
a soft blend of chiaroscuro; 
The thickened snow in impasto 
reminds me of winter daydreams 
of my love so far away.

The hanging frosty pearls 
on dancing dainty twigs~
sparkling like chandeliers 
in ancient sanctuaries;
Like the diamonds I keep
as a symbol of his promise
that one day soon~
he will come back to me.

3 February 2021


Notes: The Magpie (French: La Pie) is an oil-on-canvas landscape painting by the French Impressionist Claude Monet, created during the winter of 1868–1869 near the commune of Étretat in Normand.

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Line Gauthier July 21, 2021 at 3:51 AM Beautiful tribute ~ I love this series of ekphrasis you are doing. These classic paintings really speak to you. What a wonderful collection they would make bound in a book ~

Malabika Ray Choudhury February 27, 2021 at 9:08 AM Love this excellent poem with serene and evocative vocabulary. The painting! Wow! Surreal! You have chosen a great painting with winter landscape to associate your wondrous words. Love ~ Mala

Suzanne Delaney February 27, 2021 at 4:58 AM You created a beautiful mood and scene. I love to see blackbirds outside but the sight set you off on a wonderful poetic journey. Best, SuZ

Robert Lindley February 6, 2021 at 10:05 AM Such verses sing to this old poet as does a cool morn in Spring. Your opening stanza set the stage and you filled it with such creative depths and image evoking verses! A definite fav- a glowing jewel that inspires me today. A fav.. God bless and thanks..

Constance La France February 5, 2021 at 3:52 PM JCB, congratulations on your win in Brian's All Yours contest with this excellent poem, well done _Constance

Andrea Dietrich February 4, 2021 at 1:16 PM This is splendid work. I had never seen a winter painting by Monet. Recently I had been teaching English using info about Monet and for sure, this beautiful picture had not been included in the lesson. Monet was amazing.

Kim Rodrigues February 4, 2021 at 5:34 AM Beautiful! Love it!

Harry Horsman February 3, 2021 at 10:04 PM Amazing poetry, that speaks volumes to it's reader, once pondered on the painting. I believe the artist would be proud to associate his work with these wondrous words.

Anne-Lise Andresen February 3, 2021 at 10:54 AM - You describe this so beautifully ... the last verse is excellent ...you use the romantic eye, JCB :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jenna Logan February 3, 2021 at 8:30 AM Your verses are beautifully poetic, JCB. “...frosty pearls dancing on dainty twigs...sparkling like chandeliers” gives such a clear vision of the scene. A winter fantasy, and very romantic with yearning.

Sara Kendrick February 3, 2021 at 7:42 AM Very descriptive of the work with your added personal touch at the end. I enjoyed reading it today. Thanks for the visit to my page. I appreciate you stopping by with a comment and congrats. Sara