Beryl Edmonds Poet Ekphrasis

Jealousy

Inspired by the painting - Jealousy
by artist Edvard Munch, 1895
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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 July 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM "you light the muse that pushes my quill" He has done at least that much. Beautifully written. Congratulations!

Jennifer Proxenos June 22, 2023 at 7:32 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 June 22, 2023 at 3:40 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 June 19, 2023 at 6:38 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 June 19, 2023 at 6:52 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 June 19, 2023 at 2:42 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 June 19, 2023 at 6:22 AM Thank you Jan, will look at the contest details and your blog… Belle

Paula Goldsmith June 18, 2023 at 3:09 PM What a powerful write. I also wrote on this one but a different painting. Have Blessed Day............ Beryl Edmonds June 19, 2023 at 1:01 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 June 18, 2023 at 2:32 AM Edvard seems to have had many affairs, Ashes was also inspired by one of them... Great work, Belle:) Beryl Edmonds June 18, 2023 at 1:06 PM I wasn’t aware that Edvard had many affairs. Thank you for reading and commenting… Belle

Sotto Poet June 17, 2023 at 12:02 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 June 17, 2023 at 12:12 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 June 17, 2023 at 1:34 AM Very creative. Otherwise, work of art is always a hazard. Beryl Edmonds June 17, 2023 at 2:16 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