Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser Poet Ekphrasis

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~~~Inspired by the painting: Blue and Green Music by Georgia O'Keeffe 1921

*** I am always glad to be taunted by learning drive with you Debbie Guzzi,
thank you so much...

__Olive Eloisa D. Guillermo__
6:06 pm, January 10, 2015

- Nature's Psalms - 1

Is Beethoven's ensemble fairer than nature's psalms?
Amidst a crowning sun: ears and eyes are drugged,
drenched with tender notes, orchestrated by greens,
inhale deep, the aromatic blossoms from the vine

with their lilting swell, brushed shades of fine wine.
Listen, listen to the sudden leap, the vibrato of bird song
or the raucous winds rubbing against house-corners
and the blithering brook carrying tales of who?

As you walk attuned to the crunch of the brown foliage.
When the cobalt skies turn to ash - gray mode,
hear heaven's vault lament, drizzling sobs to loud weeps
when day's face in angst pout or blush beside the beloved.

Feel your feet push or pull deluged by the liquid fingers
of the sea; in whites, they murmur ripples. They tremble
and stir, savor the flavor, a brief interlude:

Nature's power: tones, sharps, curls, pants. It slants
aiming to reach a rest upon blues of sky at its zenith,
The darting patterns curves, verves are diapered
wanting to delight, to wonder, to shock, to soothe.

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James Fraser January 15, 2016 at 12:40 PM Hey little one, as I mentioned when you were writing. I couldn't do said painting any justice, but your sure have, with aplomb. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I love your poetry ~~ hugs always ~~ James xx

Elaine George January 14, 2016 at 6:38 PM Very creative take on this, Olive. Thank you for sharing.

Emile Pinet January 14, 2016 at 5:51 PM This poem was innovative, captivating, sad and three dimensional in character. Your emotions took stage and treated the reader to a glimpse of your poetic soul and a peek at your heart. Your words float within our conscious minds and land gently upon the page. Emile.

Cherl Dunn January 14, 2016 at 3:24 PM Dear Olive Eloisa Very touch and inspirational, you do have an awesome imagination, take care and have a wonderful weekend coming up, and thanks for your review on my chocolate poem, I appreciate your imput very much cheri

Connie Marcum Wong January 14, 2016 at 1:40 PM PS... this is POTD for me! #7 Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 21, 2016 at 3:06 AM thanks much Connie.. =`)~

Connie Marcum Wong January 14, 2016 at 1:39 PM Wow Olive, this is one of your best and a fave from me! Your poem leaves this painting in the dust...cheers, Connie Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 18, 2016 at 6:59 AM Thanks much Connie.. Im so flattered by your words.. =`) weeeeee!!! happy! :D! hugs! yes cheers!!!!!

Paul Callus January 14, 2016 at 1:03 PM This is beautiful creativity, Olive_eloi!! You have managed to turn a painting which failed to inspire me into a tasteful poetic offering. Well done! Hugs // paul Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 18, 2016 at 6:58 AM Paul, the paintings in the challenge are really quite challenging but i like it.. just it squeezes my mind for creativity and more interpretations.. thanks much.. =`)~Olive Eloisa =`)

Miraj Raha January 14, 2016 at 11:42 AM absolutely phenomenal Olive. Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 18, 2016 at 6:54 AM thank you so much Miraj.. =`) I'm glad you like this poem.. =`)

Kp Nunez January 14, 2016 at 10:22 AM Wow...truly wonderfully depicted, Olive. You really do well with your creative self. It's really great how Debbie's challenge stretches our imagination. Go, kabayan! love and hugs! :-) Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 14, 2016 at 8:13 PM Kiml , indeed, she really is wonderful to work with and I like the challenge.. the paintings have been hard.. =`) but its worth it.. =`)~Olive Eloisa =`)

White Sage January 14, 2016 at 9:22 AM you've done a fantastic work Olive...your descriptions are so perfect and the words are great Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 14, 2016 at 8:11 PM Thanks much white sage, this has been possible because of Debbie.. =`) Thanks much.. =`)

Anne-Lise Andresen January 14, 2016 at 5:30 AM - This is really impressive, dear Olive !!!!! ...... I lose mouth and voice ..... woooow! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 14, 2016 at 7:54 PM Thanks much Anne Lise.. =`) I so appreciate your warm greetings.. =`) and yes your lovely comments.. =`)~Olive Eloisa =`)

Scott Williams January 14, 2016 at 3:43 AM You have painted a most beautiful picture with the words you have chosen. I must admit l'm envious of your ability to describe beauty. I clearly need more practice. Very well written. Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 14, 2016 at 6:25 AM Scott, the painting caught me in and I just immersed myself in the first thought/interpretation that came to my mind... =`) Noting the details of the painting plus the name of the title.. =`) thanks you so much, I know you can do this too. =`) smiles, Olive Eloisa =`)