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Protagonist of George Harrison

Written: May 5th, 2025, for contest by Brian Strand

Painting by Peter Doig. A concise abstract on Abbey Road and its pivotal moment.   He subsequently produced outstanding music.   His music resembled pleasant dew cascading as melodic notes, like honey smeared on leavened bread.

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George Harrison

moving toward a liquid abyss
after Abbey Road--
where no sunlight can seep into the hall
surrounding the mirrored pool
he draws the guitar strings
with notched arrows
tipped in flint
striking sparks
like match heads ignited
on concrete sidewalks
during the golden hour
heavy with humid
condensation
coating every surface
with sweet dew
musical notes drip down
like honey spread
on warm yeasty bread



1)www.wikiart.org/en/joaqu-n-sorolla/church-roncal-stairs by

2)www.artgeek.io/exhibitions/5bfdb7a272a1460a46f77fab/5bfdb7a272a1460a46f77faa by T. C. Cannon

3)www.wikiart.org/en/johannes-vermeer/the-milkmaid

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I Am Anaya May 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM Ah, a great man Harrison. The imagery describing the strings as arrows is uniquely expressed, you have covered every inch of the painting it seems, and the mention of Abby Road got me! Congratulations on a win! ~ Anaya

thriveni c mysore May 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM Congratulations on your win dear poet. Cheers!!!

Duke Beaufort May 6, 2025 at 10:38 AM SP, George Harrison was a gifted and remarkable musician. I remember listening to Abbey Road about 50 or more years ago and still listen to it every so often. Thanks for thinking of him and describing him in this way. Artists are gone eventually, but it's amazing that what they produce can make us smile long after.

Ink Empress May 6, 2025 at 5:05 AM This is a very different piece of art youv used here, iv never seen it and you did a very concise and unique take on the artwork! I really love “ musical notes drip down like honey spread” how beautiful! And descriptive! And goes with the silhouette there in the painting! I also love how youv started the poem and the way youv painted imagery throughout is beautiful! Pleasure reading this gem! Best wishes for the contest dr sotto! I think brian will love this! Sending you light always

Paige Hind May 5, 2025 at 11:45 AM Gorgeous and intense and beautiful writing, indeed. :) All that from that piece of art, just wow