James Fraser Poet Ekphrasis

Florence Pietà

Crafted in marble
Over a period of years
Discarded by the master
For it's impurity smear

Newly down from the cross
Lay Jesus Christ
In the arms of faith
Thrice

Nicodemus
And Mary Magdalene
With the Virgin Mary
Complete the scene

This sculptured beauty
In rebuild recommission
Completed by Calcagni
Is Michelangelo's
The Deposition


  My entry in Raul's contest " The Deposition "



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Mary Meade Stephenson December 31, 2009 at 10:57 AM Congratulations James...this was a magnificent piece you penned here. Superb depiction of this artwork with your excellent imagery...thanks so much for sharing and for taking the time to read my poetry. Many thanks too for your always kind comments and words of encouragement. All is deeply appreciated! Have a gloriously blessed day~Mary

Audrey Haick December 21, 2009 at 8:50 AM Congratulations on your win in Raul's contest, dear James! Excellent job! Peace and love to you, Audrey

Jessica Arteaga December 20, 2009 at 12:45 PM how great and congrats james well deserved!

Elaine George December 19, 2009 at 1:54 PM Beautiful! James. Congratulations on your will deserved win. Love, Lainie, and thank you for your kind comments.

Caroline Cécile Delacroix December 19, 2009 at 8:40 AM Awesome! James, very well written. Congrats on your success in Raul's contest. Merry Christmas, Caroline.

Brian Strand December 19, 2009 at 8:16 AM Congrats on your success in Raul's contest James.Rgds Brian

Carrie Richards December 19, 2009 at 7:53 AM What a wonderful depiction of this inspiring artwork, James. Marvelous poem, and a well deserved win! Congratulations, dear poet friend, and Happy Holidays to you and yours! ~ Love, Carrie

Linda-Marie Sweetheart December 19, 2009 at 7:10 AM Congrats James on your winning poem in Raul's contest... well deserved win for an excellent entry... blessings... luv.. Linda-Marie "Sweetheart" of P.S.

Raul Moreno December 19, 2009 at 3:06 AM James, congrats on your success in my contest...Raul

K K Iloduba Jnr December 11, 2009 at 4:11 AM wonderful.may ds one win d heart of Raul.thanks for congratulatory message on my featured poem.

December 9, 2009 at 9:54 AM Thanks for sharing a bit of history of the artwork and a message of faith that is timeless. Good luck in the contest. Keep on writing! Karen

Audrey Haick December 6, 2009 at 12:43 PM Great job on the challenging write, James! Good luck in Raul's "The Deposition" Contest!

Carolyn Devonshire December 6, 2009 at 12:11 AM You have captured the artist's spirit in this write, James, and your research has provided details not contained in the other fine entries for this competition. Again, you win my admiration and praise. Wishing you luck in the contest and love in the holiday season, Carolyn

Debbie Guzzi December 5, 2009 at 7:56 PM I imagine we will all meet our deposition soon enough. Light & Love

Juliane Thomas December 5, 2009 at 6:52 PM Good luck in the contest, and I hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful holiday season! ~Juliane

Colleen Bono December 5, 2009 at 6:07 PM I posted a christmas poem

James Peranteau December 5, 2009 at 7:48 AM Just beautiful Mr. Fraser !!!!! How warm this is ! james

Linda-Marie Sweetheart December 5, 2009 at 5:48 AM Just had to read this again James.. so beautiful a depiction ... thankxxx for your wonderful comments on so many of the poems u read from my efforts the past two days... much appreciated... the tag was so fun.. yes? blessings... luv... Linda-Marie, "Sweetheart" of Poetry Soup

Linda-Marie Sweetheart December 4, 2009 at 10:17 PM Magnificent entry into Raul's contest ... good luck .. I wrote Manifesto which I know u already read... such a challenge this one... great piece Highlander... luv Linda-Marie, "Sweetheart" P.S.

Doris Culverhouse December 4, 2009 at 6:53 PM wonderful, nicely penned!!

James Marshall Goff December 4, 2009 at 4:07 PM wonderful entry! my very talented friend! jimbo

Charmaine Chircop December 4, 2009 at 2:32 PM Indeed a Sculptured poem you gave us to read about the great Michelangelo's Deposition..EXCELLENT -BRAVO--Charma

P Sheart December 4, 2009 at 2:06 PM Great job James on this Ecphrasis. A new form for me. I'll have to look it up. Looks like a winner to me. Best of luck in Raul's contest! Keep writing!!Thanks for sharing. Love Light Patty

Sara Kendrick December 4, 2009 at 1:58 PM Nicely done write. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara