Insanity Exuded / the Scream By Edward Munch 1893

Like the salt sting in an open wound
the colors encrust, excrete, move.
Boneless, bloodless, consumed insanity in bloom;
Munch’s “Scream” fills the room.

Undulating gore explored.
Heartache reeks from every pore,
Like the salt sting in an oozing wound
Munch’s nightmare blues fill the gloom.

All humanities abates
such torment at Fates gate.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Brown Avatar
July 19, 2010 at 9:43 AM
Congratulations Deb on your well deserved win in Sami Al-Khalili's contest "Simply,Absolutely,Utterly Just Art". Love, Carol
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July 15, 2010 at 10:13 PM
congrats like tje taste of ooo in this much congrats c:
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July 15, 2010 at 1:03 PM
Congrats Debbie on your HM in Sami's contest with this wonderful write and an honor for u to so enjoy.. dear TEACH has done it again.. dear pupil applauds.. with luv..
Weber Avatar
April 13, 2009 at 6:27 AM
Great pacing and rhyme scheme here, Deborah; the motion expressed in the art described flows effortlessly! Congratulations on the win in Brian Strand's PICTURE PERFECT contest. Warm regards, John.
Moreno Avatar
April 11, 2009 at 11:30 AM
Congrats on your second place, this is a great depiction of the painting...Raul
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April 11, 2009 at 9:44 AM
Great job.. wonderful poem..congrats. BG
Richards Avatar
April 11, 2009 at 8:20 AM
Great job, Deborah....the poem, like the painting makes one feel the pain, the agony of that screaming image! Congratulation on your 2nd place win!!!
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April 11, 2009 at 8:14 AM
You go girl! Congratulations on your 2nd place WIN in Brians' contest! Awesome work, my dear friend! Love and hugs, Robin
Winter Avatar
April 11, 2009 at 8:06 AM
Warmest congrats on your big win in Brian's contest! I see this amazing tortured painting before my eyes as I read your words. So excellent. Love, Shar
Jordan Avatar
April 11, 2009 at 5:20 AM
Deborah - Congrats on placing second in Brian's contest - I should be able to start spending a little more time on the site again though I'm still not certain how much time that will be because the Lord has just filled my life with so many things as of late - Perhaps we can start the lessons we spoke of - I truly do love poetry and writing and I realize there is so much I could learn - God Bless you and congratulations on your win - God Bless, MJ
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April 11, 2009 at 2:37 AM
This is wonderful. Congratulations on your success in Brian Strand's Picture Poems contest.
Strand Avatar
April 11, 2009 at 1:28 AM
Congrats on your success in my contest Debbie my next contest FANFARE is now open.Rgds Brian
Winter Avatar
March 24, 2009 at 3:08 PM
Oooh, so sorry I missed this! One of my favorite paintings. Actually almost used this one for the contest myself. Excellent (of course) you do it great justice! Good luck! Love, Shar
Gass Avatar
March 18, 2009 at 6:13 PM
Excellent Ekphrasis, Debbie1 I don't know much about art but this one I know. Your words suit this piece perfectly! Good luck! Love and hugs, Robin
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March 18, 2009 at 8:58 AM
Again, again you are who you are. What a powerful opening verse, and the sustained imagery of the wound in all stages is so metaphysical. Your wisdom and your craft conspire always to humble me, to ask you for etymologies and explanations. Hot! Love
Strand Avatar
March 17, 2009 at 2:47 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest Debbie.Rgds Brian
Richards Avatar
March 16, 2009 at 4:09 PM
Great description of this famous painting!! Is always a bit unsettling to see hanging...but definitely a conversation piece! Great job! ~ Carrie
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March 16, 2009 at 3:04 PM
so so true andvery well writen about a master piece. you dont have to be pretty to be famous. emotion is the greatest star of all. John H Loving III
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March 16, 2009 at 12:04 PM
This explains it nicely, excellent choice...Raul
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