I Am Anaya Poet Monoku

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Fun Fact: The Fiddler - Le Violoniste, 1912-1913 acrylic print by Marc Chagall.  The writers from Fiddler On The Roof said their inspiration came from a Marc Chagall painting. He is known for his Figurative style, with emotional and poetic associations.

Monoku Marc Chagall Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Dilly Dally

Fifth Place

 

Marc Chagall, Le cirque bleu, 1950-52

Le Cirque Bleu by Marc Chagall

Le Cirque Bleu

The spotlight is aglow through the gloam
The light an indigo ink modifying color
She swings her body with agility thrusting backwards 
upside down, with unseen wings,
an acrobat aerials amid the roar
She looks pretty with her fan in one hand,
long tresses flowing loosely                             
A circus horse made of jade below
makes eye contact and an interconnection 
Without movement they are in an eternal trance,
In the deep dark yonder the golden helio appears 
Fiddle and banjo play for the opening adagios act La Nouba
Her leotard tightly invokes, red with flower imprints 
Statuesque, still in time showing off her physique 
and impressing spectators from below the fliers' pedestal
From above the nets, with ease, she imagines a
world where gravity defies, and animals and objects fly
Flights of fancy within the flying trapeze 


            flights of fancy an indigo trapeze ~ from above jade nets, an ease

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Andrea Dietrich October 18, 2024 at 7:32 PM Wow. Romantic and beautiful imagery

Duke Beaufort September 2, 2024 at 7:22 PM Anaya, the words you use make me think of a course I took on anthropology, where so much credit comes to those who can describe what is in front of them. You have such talent and skill, that it makes me humble with awe. I am not jealous but rather just amazed and pleased to be able to read and smile!

I Am Anaya August 28, 2024 at 1:54 PM Subject: hi From: thriveni c mysore Message: shows system error to comment. congratulations dear poet on your win, beautiful write as always. you love art, you love paintings more isn't it? cheers. I Am Anaya August 28, 2024 at 1:55 PM Ty Thriveni, I am honored you took time to soupmail in your congratulations. You are too kind! Blessings;)

Sara Kendrick August 28, 2024 at 4:43 AM Congratulations on your winner. Way to go. Sara K I Am Anaya August 28, 2024 at 1:09 PM I Ty, sweet Sara! :)

Paula Goldsmith August 27, 2024 at 10:10 AM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful Monoku write. It is a fun picture. Have a blessed day writing away........... I Am Anaya August 27, 2024 at 10:39 AM Ty, Paula! Blessings and have a good day!

Kim Rodrigues August 27, 2024 at 5:42 AM Back with congrats! I Am Anaya August 27, 2024 at 9:31 AM Ty, Kimmy, I know how much you love Chagall, he preferred the company of poets. Congrats yourself!

Karen Jones August 27, 2024 at 4:50 AM Congratulations on your placement Anaya! I Am Anaya August 27, 2024 at 9:32 AM Ty Karen. Congrats on your win too!

Nette Onclaud August 26, 2024 at 1:58 PM exquisite verse conveying the colorful mood of a circus...grreat job, Anaya! I Am Anaya August 27, 2024 at 9:33 AM Ty, Nette! Congrats on your win, I really enjoyed yours!

Kim Rodrigues August 26, 2024 at 10:46 AM Well placed colors and the fan and fish fin comparable! I Am Anaya August 27, 2024 at 9:36 AM I read that Chagall is your favorite painter, I think he is marvelous, and all his rich history influences his work. Ty Kim! I noticed the fan in many of his paintings, still I wonder what the fish represents. ;)

Victor Buhagiar August 26, 2024 at 9:50 AM What a great picture you interpreted that famous painting. Marvellous imagery. Your writing is always wonderful. Hugs. I Am Anaya August 27, 2024 at 9:37 AM You are too kind, Victor. Chagall loved the company of poets and was a romantic, they called him the painter of love. I enjoy you too. Ty, xhugs!

Daniel Henry Rodgers August 26, 2024 at 7:10 AM Dear Anaya, Your poem brought me right to the circus and I was able to experience it through your wonderful words. Well written with lots of imagery. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel I Am Anaya August 27, 2024 at 9:47 AM I'm delighted that you enjoyed, maybe you'll find time to watch the video, it's very interesting, Chagall a Russian Jew, painting, then the French influence, and preferred the company of poets! Ty, Daniel. I always appreciate your reviews! Blessings~Anaya

Yann Rolland August 26, 2024 at 4:10 AM a poem that defy gravity, just splendid homage to Chagall, thanks poet I Am Anaya August 27, 2024 at 10:20 AM Considering your Parisian pedigree Yann, I am particularly obliged by your kind review. Marc Chagall born Moishe Shagal was a Russian-French artist. An early modernist, associated with the École de Paris. Ty!

Evelyn Judy Buehler August 25, 2024 at 10:38 PM Your fascinating presentation is lovely in every way, Anaya. Your monoku swept me away! Best of wishes for the contest. Hugs. I Am Anaya August 27, 2024 at 10:27 AM I am delighted that you enjoyed, Evelyn. Ty and blessings to you! Hugs

Robert Gorelick August 25, 2024 at 1:13 PM A dreamy, unfettered ecstasy, you describe in this head over heels flight of fancy. Loved the metaphor of the indigo trapeze, up and away burdens lifted. Joy abounds, Robert I Am Anaya August 27, 2024 at 10:36 AM Chagall arrived from Russia with "a ripe color gift, a fresh, unashamed response to sentiment, a feeling for simple poetry and a sense of humor” Notions alien to Paris at that time, as a result, his first recognition came not from other painters but from poets. Chagall began thinking of art as "emerging from the internal being outward, from the seen object to the psychic outpouring" the reverse of the Cubist way of creating. I Am Anaya August 27, 2024 at 10:35 AM Dear Robby, his rich history, a Russian Jew, like you, he would've loved your poetry, he loved humor! Ty for your wonderful comment, bestie!

Sara Kendrick August 25, 2024 at 1:08 PM Reads like a great contender in the Monoka you've penned. Way to go. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Sara K I Am Anaya August 27, 2024 at 10:39 AM Ty Sara, you are too kind! hugs~Anaya

Silent One August 24, 2024 at 11:27 AM Hey.. Dilly Dallyhas asked for a monoku for her contest... However your poem is perfect for the painting.. so many great lines.. I Am Anaya August 24, 2024 at 11:43 AM I gave her a monoku, haha ! Ty you so much, SO! I couldn't NOT give an ekphrasis I like how she does, she makes the meaning hers. This painting compelled me to do so ;) it's okay if I don't score. Marc Chagall is a good study. btw, I don't know why I was thinking monoku is 19 syllables when it's 17.