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Scream - Painting of Edvard Munch

At twilight time, a man surrounded by
some colors yellow and an orange red
which seem to swirl above him in the sky
stands on a bridge with both hands on his head
as if he wants to cover up his ears.
This scene depicts a vision of this man
who lived with such anxiety and fears.
Oh what could even be more fearsome than
a world gone crazy? Man with nature screams!
The bridge the man is standing on stays strong.
Mankind progresses (or at least it seems).
Can we succeed with so much going wrong?
We still relate to Edvard’s “Scream” today.
The terror it imparts us still holds sway.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Daniel Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 7:59 AM
Aptly described, Andrea, hope you will stop by to read my Ashes:)
Milgate Avatar
June 29, 2023 at 12:38 AM
so intense such a wonderful poem
Bayles Avatar
June 28, 2023 at 11:30 AM
Andrea, great rhyme, I like how this poem conveys despair.
Watt Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 11:28 PM
Andrea, your sonnet of this iconic painting reaches deep into the soul suffering from anxiety and despair. Your sonnet skills are as strong as ever and I greatly enjoyed reading this ekphrasis. Thank you for your kind visit to my page today.
Buhagiar Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 10:24 PM
So true, dear Andrea. I am living in a scream now. To add to my woes, my leg is taking its time and my molars are hurting again. Hugs xx
Dietrich Avatar
June 28, 2023 at 1:19 PM
sorry to hear that. I know how you feel although my screams are totally different from yours. Hope you will enjoy lots of better days
George Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 8:26 PM
You have vivified Munch's painting 'Scream' through your poem. His scream still echoes. Probably that man must have been beset with the same horrifying conditions as we are now facing. Well done Andrea...
Ball Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 5:34 PM
Well put Andrea. This explains the painting very well. Good job. Thanks for sharing. God Bless, JUB
Loving Iii Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 5:01 PM
The painting emotes what you just did. discribed it to yourself. The mouth the eyes the ears they grab someone feeling this at that moment. when for us it is a passing feeling of what we all have felt.
Rolland Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 4:18 PM
brilliant, i can relate to the painting, with your vivid poem, appreciated
Poet Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 2:24 PM
Your exquisite verses overflow with vivid imagery, breathing life into Munch's masterpiece. Good luck
Eslinger Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 2:12 PM
Andrea, i agree. I think of this painting frequently, when i feel like its painted vision, horrified, fearful, or furious! Recently, as a vis artist, i’ve wanted to paint my version of Scream, but No! I think there’s no way to beat the epitome! Your superb poem found a superb subject! Hugs, sally
Andresen Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 11:15 AM
- Scream ... a cool painting, Andrea - Well written ... good luck in the contest :) - hugs
Narain Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 10:38 AM
It brings Munch's painting alive. Nice work.
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