Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Poet Ekphrasis

Sobriety

Sobriety
     
Somber sobering.
Sadness surpasses surprise.
Silent seclusion.

Poetry Form Ekphrasis (art inspired) Haiku with alliteration.
Inspired by Brian Strand’s Imagine Contest
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automat_(painting)

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James Fraser October 17, 2009 at 6:07 PM Super piece Dane Ann, all the best in Brian's contest >> James

Debbie Guzzi October 17, 2009 at 5:35 AM sad. Light & Love girl friend

October 13, 2009 at 6:01 PM Good use of alliteration for a creative view. I really like the last line. Good luck in the contest. Keep on writing!! Karen

John Freeman October 10, 2009 at 5:38 PM A beautiful meaningful Haiku Dane! I've not got the hang of just how to write haikus yet. But I am in no hurry. Good one here, you have written. Sincerely, Love, Moses

Carol Sunshine Brown October 9, 2009 at 5:26 PM Hello Dane Ann my friend. I see you are becoming quite the great Haiku writer. Wishing you the best in Brian's contest. Big hugs hope your day is going better now. Have a wonderful love filled,fun,inspirational weekend. Love, Carol

Carolyn Devonshire October 9, 2009 at 3:09 PM Excellent inspiration can be found in this great write, Dane! I hope the people who need to hear these words read this poem. Love you! Carolyn

Jared Pickett October 9, 2009 at 11:42 AM Again, nice form with the same letter Haiku.... Creative.....:JP]

Brian Strand October 9, 2009 at 7:43 AM Thank you for supporting my contest Dane.Rgds Brian

Sara Kendrick October 9, 2009 at 3:23 AM Like the alliteration. Keep writing. Good luck in the contest. Sara

Raul Moreno October 9, 2009 at 2:42 AM Nice work Dane, this one was a lovely masterpiece. Best of luck in the contest...Raul