Ghairo Daniels Poet Ekphrasis

essence incubating

skin over skin

             layers to peel
uncover 
                 mysteries ~

                            earthbound

heavens dictated

              strengthened delicacy 
                                          lacy
spirit reveals

                   as we peel
                   without zeal —-

colour  
         patiently waiting 
                      soft fingertips
                              to harvest  (...)

           autumn rings pause

wounds gauzed 
                         healing’s a sealing

essence incubating
              realisations transcendent

pupils 
           dilate
                     uncoverings _______

contemplate each veil
                    verses to pale
                    accept every lifting 

veins to gain

                   Love’s filigree  e m b r a c i n g 

                                                  w o r k …


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Allpoetry : Silver Placement Winner : 70 word Ekphrasis : April 26
[ interpretation of a Zanne Van Bebber Painting 2026 : Private Collection : Copyright Protection : not for Reproduction. ]

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Paige Hind April 19, 2026 at 8:18 PM I liked your language use in this- you are great with writing about paintings, and you truly give recognition where deserved, this is beautiful <3 Ghairo Daniels April 19, 2026 at 9:32 PM ThkU for read, PH. I only discovered recently that I enjoy writing about artefacts ~ I prefer sculptures to paintings though. I hope to read an Ekphrasis by you soon. Lotsa Love. Xxx