Christopher Grieves Poet Ekphrasis

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Painting: Paolo and Francesca
by Frank Bernard Dicksee (1853-1928)

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A Jinjagoliath poem:
17th August 2023
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Kiss

Your hand
As so inclined
Am I to show that love refined
Itself to friendship

Yet in that lowly
Friendly act
There still remains the simple fact
As lips touch skin

Respectful blessing
Is released
And worried brow becomes uncreased
For lips they linger..

Just a while..
To transfer more than just a smile
They wish to walk the extra mile
From wrist 

To forearm
Where friends desist
And love walks slowly from the mist
And yet..

This happens
In the mind
Forgive the drift from 'love refined'..
As thought constrained 

And locked away
In hopeful future such love remains
A warmth, cold daytime life detains
In daydreams

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Christina Bowring December 18, 2023 at 4:10 PM This is such a gorgeous piece of writing Chris and I always enjoy your wonderful narration as it gives the reader the opportunity to hear it as the great poet intended - you! I’ve never tried this form but you have made it so inspiring. Through your tender, romantic words the painting breathes life. Loved it. You are such a gifted poet and constantly creates such captivating poetry that deserves to be read often. Wishing you a joyous Christmas my talented friend x :):) Christopher Grieves December 18, 2023 at 6:17 PM ..and I wish you too much love and joy this Christmas x Christopher Grieves December 18, 2023 at 6:16 PM Dear Christine..what can I say but a heart-felt thank you for your amazing and effusive comment. I do appreciate it, genuinely x

Sotto Poet August 23, 2023 at 6:33 AM Congratulations on your win Christopher, Your poem is lovely with plenty of inspiring feelings Christopher Grieves August 23, 2023 at 1:09 PM Thank you. It was an emotive piece and connecting with something precious. Lovely words thank you Sotto :)

Joanna Daniel August 18, 2023 at 11:36 PM Absolutely stunning work, Christopher, you have brought the painting alive with so many inspiring emotions:) Christopher Grieves August 23, 2023 at 2:29 AM Joanna.. thank you so much x lots to unpack here, so glad you enjoyed it in all it's breadth :)