Joanna Daniel Poet Ekphrasis

Girl With a Pearl Earring

 GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING 
by Johannes Vermeer

I am covered
In shades of light
An exotic dress
In gold and white
An oriental turban
In blue and gold 
And a pearl earring
That shimmers bold

Lips parted
As if to speak
Bright eyes turning
To take a peek
Who are you
Who capture me? 
A simple girl
I'm your tronie

In a fleeting moment
I turn my head
My eyes are wide
Words are unsaid
My intimate glance
Has caught your gaze
And you brush your strokes
Gripped in a daze



24th April 2023

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Howard Kerr May 2, 2023 at 6:22 AM Hi Joanna, An enchanting, evocative ekphrasis that sustains the reader throughout. It has a magical quality, nuanced, wistful, mysterious. Superb imagery. Many thanks for your reflections on my Haibun which are much appreciated. Warm regards Howard

JC Brul May 1, 2023 at 9:40 AM Excellent! Congratulations!

Christuraj Alex April 27, 2023 at 8:56 AM I always enjoy reading your writings. This is another beautiful work of yours, written in a form I never knew at all.

Tom Cunningham April 26, 2023 at 2:07 PM You captured it well Joanna, I've got the image clear in my mind. Tom

Paula Goldsmith April 26, 2023 at 9:30 AM A lovely story/write. I enjoyed it. You painted with your words. Have a great/blessed day............

Daniel Turner April 26, 2023 at 8:30 AM Nicely penned, Joanna. Ive got the painting pictured in my mind:) well done!

Lin Lane April 26, 2023 at 6:52 AM Your descriptive lines do justice to Vermeer's painting, and the wonder of what she was thinking when she watched him brush her on canvas. You've succeeded in bringing her to life with your words, Joanna.

Victor Buhagiar April 26, 2023 at 1:39 AM There is a famous painting depicting this portrait. So well done. Joanna Daniel April 26, 2023 at 2:03 AM I've tried to describe that painting, Victor:)