Raul Moreno Poet Ekphrasis

Moses

His gaze stares irately,
As his right arm rests on God’s work:
The tablets of the law...

Posed with extraordinary force,
Tension in his swollen veins,
With toned...defined muscles.
He sits mightily...in his seat.

Coiled locks pour from his angular face,
Swept across the bulk of his chest,
By magnificent...powerful hands.

As his robe drapes across his knee,
Anxious to rise...


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Moses By Michelangelo

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James Fraser December 26, 2009 at 5:49 AM Raul, your soon to be named the Michelangelo of Poetry Soup. If you were to write a book on Ekphrasis form, by the masters - i think you would have a best seller. I can see it being offered for sale, even in Italian at the Cistine Chapel and other art orientated sites >> James

Doris Culverhouse December 18, 2009 at 6:27 PM sounds beautiful and powerful, great description!!

December 15, 2009 at 5:58 PM The vivid imagery conveys your thoughts in a powerful way. You make this work of art come alive here. Keep up the good writing! Thank you for your concern and ongoing encouragement. Karen

Caroline Cécile Delacroix December 15, 2009 at 5:23 PM Awesome! I tried to create a poem entered in your contest on "The Deposition" by Michelangelo. It is my first time trying to write in this form. I think I failed miserably, but I will try again. Thanks for sharing a magnificent piece of poetry on art. Caroline.

Abe Lopez December 15, 2009 at 3:58 PM a great write on this great this great sclpture this is one of my favorite works by michelangelo!!!! very nice.......

Slight Buckling December 15, 2009 at 10:06 AM Really enjoyed this, such a powerful write. It seems like you are carving him out of solid granite with every line.

Carol Sunshine Brown December 15, 2009 at 9:32 AM Thank you for this excellent poem you shared with us today Raul. Love, Carol

Audrey Haick December 15, 2009 at 8:14 AM Raul,You have painted perfectly, Michelangelo's work with your words. You are truly gifted- you seem to see so clearly and are able to translate so well!well-written ! Perfect! I can see this wonderful work in my mind this a.m. and I am uplifted! I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Peace and love, Audrey

Brian Strand December 15, 2009 at 7:03 AM Great ekphrasis Raul.Rgds Brian & thank you for your kind words and comments today

Linda-Marie Sweetheart December 15, 2009 at 5:53 AM Great words, Raul, very introspective into thoughts at the time Moses lived and led the people after having tasted the life of a prince .. he graciously submitted to God's Plan for his life as we all must do.. great write.. enjoyed.. thankxxx for your nice comments on my poetry also... much appreciated.. blessings... luv... Linda-Marie...

Sara Kendrick December 15, 2009 at 4:47 AM Great descriptive work that you have presented here. You have done Michelangelo proud. Keep the pen flowing and the windmill of the brain turning. Sara

Elaine George December 15, 2009 at 3:43 AM You re-create this magnificent work or art in words. I see it clearly. Thank you for sharing, Raul. Love, Lainie

Anthony Nutter December 15, 2009 at 2:39 AM The images your write of Moses brings to mind is awesome.