Doris Culverhouse Poet Ekphrasis

Inspiration- Automat By Edward Hopper

Evading sleep...dress,
Walk in the dark cold night, street lamps 
Out of the darkness
Welcoming open doors of the automat
Stop and sip the hot bitter, sweet nectar
Reflecting my soul in your panes
While the city sleeps...
Because...I can.

For the contest by Brian Strand

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Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen October 24, 2009 at 4:46 AM Congratulations, Doris, on placing in Brian’s Imagine contest. The words flow and the imagery captures the reader in this wonderful poem. Your creativity shines. Smiles, Dane Ann

Brandee Augustus October 19, 2009 at 12:36 PM I like the story that you give her before she gets to her destination. Very clever. Congratulations on placing in the contest.

Donna Golden October 18, 2009 at 8:46 PM Doris, this is a wonderful submission in the contest, and well-deserving of the top honors you received! Hugs, Donna

Robin L. Gass October 18, 2009 at 11:35 AM Congratulations on your Win in Brians contest, Doris! Well done! Love, Robin

Carrie Richards October 18, 2009 at 8:53 AM This solemn and somber poem, so well describing the painting! Congratulations on this winning entry! ~ Love, Carrie

Carol Sunshine Brown October 18, 2009 at 6:13 AM Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest Doris. Love, Carol

Brian Strand October 18, 2009 at 1:14 AM Congrats on your success in my contest Doris.Rgds Brian.My latest contest'Poet Laureate' is now open.

Abe Lopez October 12, 2009 at 9:35 PM a well written piece Doris good luck in the contest!

Jimmy Anderson October 12, 2009 at 9:03 AM This is nice...Thank you for your comments on "Me without you" You said "we all have somonelike that"...I don't ...I'm in prison pretending...He He Jimmy

Robin L. Gass October 11, 2009 at 6:26 PM This is such a beautifully written piece, Doris! Highly inspired view of this haunting painting! Good luck in Brians' contest! Love, Robin

Elaine George October 11, 2009 at 1:48 PM I love the ambience you have created in this, Doris. Best wishes in Brian's contest. Love, Lainie. and thank you for your very kind comments.

Marty Owens October 11, 2009 at 11:52 AM This is so good...I really loved reading it...Good luck in the contest..Marty

Sara Kendrick October 11, 2009 at 11:28 AM God speed in the contest my daughter. I really like this one. Keep writing. Mom

James Peranteau October 11, 2009 at 6:22 AM Great poem Doris,...and I'm sure you can! *smiles*................by the way,..James Fraser did one the same day right after you, the furniture poetry,....they come in threes! james

Brian Strand October 11, 2009 at 12:47 AM Thank you for supporting my contest Doris.Rgds Brian