Sotto Poet Poet Ekphrasis

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Lunacy Scream

Written: June 18, 2023

Ekphrasis Edvard Munch Poetry Contest               Sponsored by: Dilly Dally 

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Humanity
is trapped in the spasms
of
lunacy,

technology
lured our wayward hearts 
into
schizophrenia,

humaneness
gone astray in the midst rush 
to self
enrichment,

faith,
a pointless endeavor 
for the
lost;

finally,
vicious realization - life atrophied,
a silent
scream...

 This poem draws inspiration from the iconic work of Edvard Munch, titled "The Scream." The profound impact of this poem is truly amplified when experienced in conjunction with the accompanying picture.

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Sam Kauffman July 25, 2023 at 10:47 AM Lasaad, this poem has the emotional impact of a "scream" and the futility so many, without faith, feel as they silently endure without a sense of any hope or help! Your opening verse, "trapped in spasm of lunacy" is just brilliant and perfectly sets the tone for the rest of your poem, which, like a scream, is short and impactful as it echoes through "life atrophied!" This is so good! Congratulations on your win! Blessings to you!

Regina Mcintosh July 15, 2023 at 4:17 AM Wonderful write. I wrote on the same one. God bless you always, kind friend. Love to you, Gina

Beryl Edmonds July 14, 2023 at 7:58 PM A marvellous Ekphrasis poem Sotto, you’ve described the Edvard Munch painting “The Scream” well. Congratulations on your win in Dilly Dally’s contest… Belle

Christuraj Alex July 14, 2023 at 7:26 PM A very beautiful depiction of the present based on the painting. Congratulations!

Speaks Volumes June 19, 2023 at 12:45 AM Definitely an iconic painting. The hint of imblance and lunacy seems evident and your poem captures the strangeness perfectly. A huge contender for a win in the contest.