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Self Portrait With Cigarette- Edvard Munch Painting

Who have I painted this for
This reflection of my core
My introspection wonders back

An injection of epiphany
It drifts from me like smoke
Suddenly aware I see
Nothing that looks like clarity
In the shadows I am pondering
A stillness caught by candlelight

If I stop watching you paint me
Will myself in frame then cease to be
The quiet trickles down like falling ash
From a cigarette only just lit
As my eyes play tricks
And test my wits
I ask myself which side I'm on
And who is watching who

Copyright © Hat Bueckert | Year Posted 2023

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Bill Baker Date: 7/29/2023 2:53:00 PM Excellent poetry, Hat. Very thought-provoking and also intriguing. Congrats on the Top 100 New Poem list poem! Have a great weekend! Bill Login to Reply Hat Bueckert Date: 7/29/2023 5:57:00 PM Oh neat, thank you Bill!

Sam Kauffman Date: 7/14/2023 9:49:00 PM Hat, this ekphrasis crosses into the realm of excellence and mastery of the poetic form. Using poetic musings and introspection of Munch is just plain brilliant. Congratulations on your top win! A masterful piece. Blessings! A fav! Login to Reply Hat Bueckert Date: 7/16/2023 10:22:00 AM Thanks Sam, what kind Comments :)

Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/14/2023 8:21:00 PM Congratulations, Hat! … The quiet trickles down like falling ash From a cigarette only just lit Login to Reply Hat Bueckert Date: 7/16/2023 10:26:00 AM Thanks Kim :)

Suzette Richards Date: 7/14/2023 7:45:00 PM Very innovative to use 1st POV for an Ekphrastic poem. Congratulations, Hat. Login to Reply Hat Bueckert Date: 7/16/2023 10:34:00 AM Thanks suzette, I enjoyed this style

Beryl Edmonds Date: 7/14/2023 7:42:00 PM A marvellous Ekphrasis poem Hat, a good take on the Edvard Munch painting. Congratulations on your win in Dilly Dally’s contest… Belle Login to Reply Hat Bueckert Date: 7/16/2023 10:35:00 AM Thank you Belle

Christuraj Alex Date: 7/14/2023 6:23:00 PM "I ask myself which side I'm on And who is watching who" - A very beautiful poem. Congratulations! Login to Reply Hat Bueckert Date: 7/16/2023 10:32:00 AM Thank you :)

Mark Toney Date: 7/14/2023 2:17:00 PM Hat, I love the back and forth between the observer and the observed. Congratulations on your placement in Dilly Dally’s contest! Login to Reply Hat Bueckert Date: 7/16/2023 10:25:00 AM Thank you!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 6/16/2023 7:59:00 AM This piece appeals to me on so many levels. Fantastic. xomo Login to Reply Hat Bueckert Date: 6/18/2023 9:13:00 AM Thank you :)