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             “Rio” by Patrick Nagel & Nagel's Art Gallery

Nagel’s Notorious ladies in silkscreen stencil streaks.  Serigraphs of the 80’s can't be beat~Poetess

"Rio” by Patrick Nagel

I am an early influencer on illustrators
power girl of arrogance, of style
with a classy fem finesse fiercely lithe
an American face always on fleek 
Cover me like a rock star, sleek 
from South to North as far as the Nile 
mass production under phoenix sun

The figurative fashionista with raven hair 
woman of the era with an aesthetic credence
pined up in seductive singles’ lairs
My likeness is chic elegance
erotic Cool—a cropped composition
of clean vector lines precision in a glance
a vivid vicariously alive artistic feel
Print me in many a color pallet
hang me on your wall above your crib
an interior designer’s dreamy desire 
distilled in time, ‘New Age’ lady’s lib
flawless as Porcelain China 
vitrescent white painted skin,
mouthwatering-moment lipstick 
Cherry Bomb chévere
timeless poster framed on plexiglass
 pop art plethora picturesque pick 
          
I am the Rio Grande
with a flowing glow
across lush bodacious lands
my significance smooth powerful
I embody contrast in a complex reviving
riverine riveting across the rubbly                  
I am not afraid of my glamour 
adored from shore to shore
imitations adorned may come and go
they’ll perpetually be aware, continually know,
none like my Captured Spirit 
in precisionist"s performance 
engraved in serigraphic design
the derivative of a technique
product of differentiable functions
Multiples of me fill the deco-fusion nostalgia
.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Theraven Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Hello Anaya, I'm still having trouble believing that today is the day. And that's all that really matters. Keep matching step by step to measure the gap. And always hope, the measure of man is not shrinking. Oh and by the way, congratulations on this poem and theme. Such an iconic time for Patrick to create this piece of art, torn from the fabric of time. And much like most of the eighties, it was one hundred percent all ours. -Richard
Daub Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 9:01 PM
I Am Anaya! Not going to apply elemental words like structure, rhyme, meter, so on. I landed on one outstanding response after reading this poem -- POWER Power to express with modern expressiveness Power to capture and hold emotional interest Power to instill "speed" of the movement of reading through the entire poem A sort of scariness in the claims made Power to create the person of the Narrator Power to move to modernity and still retain some of the basic elements of poetry as an art form My first utterance, after my first reading was the expression WHEW, with maybe a thousand feigned sweat swipes over my forehead. Did you relate to what I was trying to relay? Frank Daub
Alex Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Your poem vividly captures the striking, high-contrast aesthetic of 1980s pop art that Patrick Nagel made famous. By blending modern styling cues with geometric art terminology, you have created a unique, nostalgic celebration of visual picturization. Congratulations!
Nicole Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Dear Anaya, that era is incredible in many ways, and I just love the music; the clothing and everything about it. : ) Your thoughts take me back to those moments. Congratulations my sweet friend, on Poem of the Day. : ) Hugs, Brandy
Anaya Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Dear Brandy I'm Overjoyed my Ekphrasis be honored as poem of the day.❤️ The 80's , a special time for "New Age" Art & "New Wave" 🎵 Hugs poetess🤘 & TyVm Poetry Soup administration for the honor!💕 & For all the Zoom invites!
Legros Kelley Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 6:06 PM
On site for a little while, basking in the brilliance of this poem!! I see it was a POTD, congratulations Anaya, it was a well-deserved honor for this brilliant write! :)
Anaya Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 6:55 PM
I'm Overjoyed my Ekphrasis shall be honored as poem of the day.❤️TyVm, BJ Legros. Autumn 🍁 blessings
Dietrich Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Just saw you got a POTD as well. Way to go!
Anaya Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 6:53 PM
I'm Overjoyed my Ekphrasis shall be honored as poem of the day.❤️ Ah, I just saw I won a placement in the 1502 contest on this most joyous day.
Dietrich Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 5:40 PM
It's cool how enthusiastic you are about this artwork. I notice it was cover for Duran Duran album cover? Loved that from the 80's. You did a great job recreating the 80's vibe. Big congrats 🎉👏
Anaya Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 6:50 PM
It Very much was the Art, the Cover, the Song, nostalgic, Ty for letting me know I captured that decade it was my very goal. 🍂 Autumn Blessings
Hind Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 4:23 PM
yaaay <3 congrats on POTD :)
Anaya Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Back to say thanks again, my poet friend! 🤘
Gifford Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful poem being featured as POTD, Anaya. A great read.
Anaya Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Zyrool, TyVm, I appreciate it!
Gorelick Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Rio—sharp, bold, enticing and sassy. No frills, just thrills! Can only surmise that Nigel's ladies embody your liberated anima, no self-conscious facade, but a spirited kaleidoscopic, a dynamic explosion of life. Keep on dancing in the sand, in the meadows, on the mountain tops! Congratulations on the Poem of the Day, Anaya! Cheers, Robert
Anaya Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Whoo hoo! 🎉 Robby, Nagel's serigraph was everywhere, a real part of life for sure for sure & a real life ch-ch-ch-ch-cherry bomb! 🍒 hahaha. 👣<-- in Malibu's sand drum circle. 🤘🏻
Freie Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Yep, that pretty well sums it up. I really enjoyed dining on the buffet of imagery you laid out on my table. Alas, I am now too full to stuff another word down my throat. POTD is "your" just desserts.
Anaya Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Hello Randy. Delighted you found my imagination a buffet, sweet as ambrosia I hope hahaha, I prefer mango cake!🥭"Your" too kind! Ty for the review & compliment
Bayles Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Great world building.
Anaya Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Hello Mike. Y e s, divert the river correctly & one can generate power, whoop🤭 Building up Or hype seems apropos for the 80's glamour girl art & artist!
Gasun Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 7:49 AM
Congratulations on this superb poem and your well-deserved POTD my dear poet and friend, Anaya! Hugs
Anaya Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 9:15 AM
💕IT's great to check out poem of the day, we once again connect with poet friends that've drifted away! I'm Overjoyed with it Len, a pleasure to read your comment today. T.C. Hugs
Goldsmith Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 7:32 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. I really enjoyed reading your fun/wonderful ""Rio” by Patrick Nagel" write/story. What a wonderful ending you have here... Have a blessed day/week to come with your wonderful win...............
Anaya Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 9:17 AM
I'm pleased to have been blessed with poem of the day. Ty for words of encouragement, Paula. Autumn Blessings 🌻
Etgen-Baker Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM
simply exquisite poem. congrats on your well deserved POTD designation.
Anaya Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 9:21 AM
An 80's tribute to the famous artist, nostalgia at its best dear poetess. Ty for the congrats much appreciated, Sara
Andresen Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 2:17 AM
- I dare say that the perfect is an illusion ... seeking perfection must be tiring and problematic ... :))) - A lovely poem, Anaya :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs
Anaya Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Nagel didn’t seek too far, btw, found model. 🍒 & She really is perfection, God’s perfection, somebody’s daughter. Check out the model mystery by clicking on ‘title’ if you’d like. What’s tiring is DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Men or women’s jealously could stream as 'Passive Aggressive' Or I read…When a person feels overwhelmed by joy, beauty, or tenderness, the brain can register this as “too much” & trigger a release mechanism “Emotional irregularity & Control” 🎭 a phenomenon where they feel compelled to bite, squeeze, or “smash” something adorable because the positive emotional input is so intense it risks incapacitating them.😱 TY Anne-Lise💜I appreciate everything, we are always learning. Autumn Blessings☮️✝️
Jones Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 1:00 AM
“Print me in many a color pallet hang me on your wall above your crib an interior designer’s dreamy desire distilled in time, ‘New Age’ lady’s lib flawless as Porcelain China vitrescent white painted skin, mouthwatering-moment lipstick Cherry Bomb chévere timeless poster framed on plexiglass pop art plethora picturesque pick” Love the way you put this together creative soul. Congratulations on potd honor dear Anaya.🥰
Anaya Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 8:42 AM
❤️💕You are there for us all how inspiring, what I mean is you are always encouraging us & a sweet friend & soulful poetess. Ty, Autumn Blessings! I'm Overjoyed 😊
Edmonds  Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Congratulations Anaya on having received the Poem of the Day award for your wonderful poem… Beryl
Anaya Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Ty Beryl, I'm Overjoyed my Ekraphsis shall be honored as poem of the day Or in this case Nagel artist for his notorious ladies in silkscreen stencil streaks, serigraphs of the 80's couldn't be beat! 😄. T.goodC.of you💕
Hind Avatar
October 2, 2026 at 8:28 PM
woahhhh this grooves, lol very very cool <3
Anaya Avatar
October 2, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Yeah, Paige, infectious grooves. I own the Vinyl, Poster, & CD 📀 felt like keeping a record of it in my poetry 📚as well . T. C.
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