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Painter's Daughters Footle

morn haze
thin glaze

fine brush
no rush 

warm glow 
soft blow

bright face
pure grace

long dress
finesse

kids chase
fine place 

select
insect 

cheerful
joyful

painter's
daughters


12 April 2022


A Brian Strand Premiere Choice Poetry Contest

Notes: An experiment of ekphrasis poem in Footle form on "The Painter's Daughters Chasing a Butterfly" which was painted by Thomas Gainsborough. It was created sometime in 1756 and is now in the collection of the National Gallery in London. ( Photo/info credits to wiki media)
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Daniel Avatar
April 14, 2022 at 10:12 PM
Brilliant combo, JCB:) congratulations:)
Alex Avatar
April 14, 2022 at 1:52 AM
Beautiful footle. Congratulations!
Rodrigues Avatar
April 12, 2022 at 6:17 PM
Nice!
Ray Choudhury Avatar
April 12, 2022 at 4:38 PM
Wow! Congratulations on your win! This is brilliant - footle and Ekphrasis together! What a great idea! Love and hugs ~ Mala
George Avatar
April 12, 2022 at 8:54 AM
Hi Jez, you are a master in ekpharsis form. The little girls with bright face and pure grace greatly attract attention !
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