Melancholia Pictured

MELANCHOLIA PICTURED
Deep
waters
whirl in a
melancholy
pool

the
eyes show
subjection,
&
a
resigned
acceptance-
yet beauty shines
through.


Duel Ekphrasis -inspired by both
 the Whirlpool by Isaac Lentan
&Head (portrait) by Watteau
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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