Besma Riabi Dziri Poet Ekphrasis

Forget Me Not

I thought 
I was shouting into the void
holding my brush
dropping my colours into the canvas 
listening to voices
memories 
traces of longing
moments in time. 

No magic wand 
to wind words
and speak my feel and thought 
Spellbinding are my brushstrokes 
they are my language and song.

Forget me not
See me 
an Artist 
call me. 

Step into my world 
need not know how I translate my word
Just see, till you lose your senses
Ascend and leave behind all the fences 
Touch what makes your spine clutch 
Feel, till no ground under your feet. 

Then respond
 reach for that bond
and learn

“Being seen matters”
Offering the gifts of the heart matters
Oozing audacity and joy
truly matters.

My fear might not disappear 
but I am here 
on a journey of no compeer 
unlearning 
understanding 
embracing all that makes no sense 
“Not knowing what to do next to grow”
Forget me not.

Besma
July 13th,  2026

Inspired by Zoe Davey's painting "Forget Me Not"

Ekphrasis Form poetry contest sponsored by Silent One.

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Honesty Oimbo September 9, 2026 at 4:52 PM Brushstrokes as language, longing made visible. I feel it is a plea to be witnessed and not just seen.

Kim Rodrigues July 31, 2026 at 10:07 AM Spellbinding are my brushstrokes they are my language and song... Ascend and leave behind all the fences Touch what makes your spine clutc…congrats on first place!

Silent One July 29, 2026 at 1:39 PM I believe your interpretation of this painting is beautiful and what a lovely idea it was to write on an artist who is not recognised globally... Always great to support local artists.. i love the opening of your poem... it is deep and emotive... Congratulations on your first place in the contest.. Besma Riabi Dziri July 30, 2026 at 2:59 AM "Forget Me Not", a so powerful message from an Artist who has a genuine voice, an inspiring mind, a skillful and artistic brush.. reminding us that they deserve not just a place and a space in the world but a remarkable one! I tried in my humble poem to give a voice to the painter and honour their humanity, fragility, and Art.. Silent One, I am in awe of what you are doing to give a space and a voice to all those amazing souls of given richness and recognise who they are and what they are able to achieve.. Your contest has profoundly spoken to my heart and mind and I am deeply grateful to you for all that you have been doing and adding to the world. THANK YOU SO MUCH. Stay always blessed and gifted.

Alison A Smith July 19, 2026 at 3:23 PM Well penned thoughts. Besma Riabi Dziri July 30, 2026 at 3:00 AM I highly appreciate your graceful presence and genuine support, Alison! My deepest regards and blessings.