Jealousy

Inspired by the painting - Jealousy by artist Edvard Munch, 1895 *+*+*+* I considered myself bard of your heart Now I feel as if we're falling apart I saw you standing half nude by a tree With your scarlet dress opened shamelessly. For delightful Tulla, love of my life And friend Edvard, it's a terrible vice How could you deceive me this cruel way I've trusted you with my heart for always. Tulla you took an apple from the tree Enticing and juicy as it could be It's alike looking back in history The Adam and Eve fall from grace story. Had to turn away, can't stand anymore My soul is done for, my heart is too sore I need time to decide what I'm to do Yet I will never stop loving you two. A house isn’t a home when one’s love has flown Cannot imagine being on my own Tulla I love you and I always will To lose you and Edvard is a sour pill. Edvard, jealousy has caused friendships end I can no longer trust you as a friend Tulla, I’ll write poetry for you still For you light the muse that pushes my quill.

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Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/14/2023 7:00:00 PM

"you light the muse that pushes my quill" He has done at least that much. Beautifully written. Congratulations!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/22/2023 7:32:00 AM

The poet who wrote this poem and who was inspired to write it by a painting will always love his wife but Edvard is his live long friend who he trusted, yet betrayed him but, he will still love them both!? Romances in those days seem so complicated yet affairs have always existed. YOU BROUGHT THIS POEM TO LIFE, BRRVO BELLE!!!! Hugs an Blessings, Jennifer.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/22/2023 3:40:00 PM

I wrote the poem about the painting from my imaginings of how the poet felt about seeing his wife half undressed standing next to Edvard, his friend. I do believe one can feel love for those who have betrayed them even though it’s hard to forgive or forget. Life is certainly complicated isn’t it. Thank you Jennifer. Hugs and blessings in return… Belle

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 6/19/2023 6:38:00 AM

Ah Belle. I love this one and how well you captured what was probably so scandalous, especially in its day. Interesting how he's willing to forgive his wife's betrayal but not his friend?

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/19/2023 6:52:00 AM

Thank you a Nancy, I suppose we’ll never know if the poet forgave his wife or his friend, it’s to be hoped that he did… Belle

Jan Allison

Date: 6/19/2023 2:42:00 AM

what what a story you tell Belle, the only painting i know is the scream so its so good to see your post. Hope you will join my contest when I put the details up but I have done a blog lol Hugs jan xx

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/19/2023 6:22:00 AM

Thank you Jan, will look at the contest details and your blog… Belle

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/18/2023 3:09:00 PM

What a powerful write. I also wrote on this one but a different painting. Have Blessed Day............

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/19/2023 1:01:00 AM

Thank you Paula, I have read your poem and commented too, it’s a wonderful take on the painting of a sick child. Blessings for your day too… Belle

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/18/2023 2:32:00 AM

Edvard seems to have had many affairs, Ashes was also inspired by one of them... Great work, Belle:)

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/18/2023 1:06:00 PM

I wasn’t aware that Edvard had many affairs. Thank you for reading and commenting… Belle

Sotto Poet

Date: 6/17/2023 12:02:00 PM

Belle, your poem is a superb display of creativity, enriched by captivating imagery and drawing inspiration from Edvard's work, thus adding an exquisite layer of beauty to your composition.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/17/2023 12:12:00 PM

Sotto, thank you so much, I’m thrilled by your wonderful review. I enjoy writing about paintings, we all have different perspectives on an artist’s work and it’s challenging to put our thoughts into verse… Belle

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 6/17/2023 1:34:00 AM

Very creative. Otherwise, work of art is always a hazard.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/17/2023 2:16:00 AM

Thank you for reading this Ekphrasis poem Victor. I read the story of how the painting came to be, apparently Edvard had an amorous affair with his poet friend’s (Stainislaw Przybyszewski) wife and did the painting in memory of her… Belle