Brian Strand Poet Ekphrasis

Soliloquy

The
old man
dies a death,
youth arrives with
Spring-
with
a blaze
of passion
Summer takes a 
Fall-
and 
decays-
in Winter
darkness ages
all


Inspired by Archimboldo's Seasons paintings

http://www.abcgallery.com/A/arcimboldo/arcimboldo.html

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Ernesto P. Santiago March 27, 2009 at 4:13 PM Such, such a fine ekphrasis you have here...into my favs. One thing though...your title SOLIQUY... I could not find in my dictionary. Do you mean soliloquy? Thanks for this awesome piece! Ernesto

Robin L. Gass March 2, 2009 at 3:54 PM Abolutely beautiful, Brian. I am in awe! Thank you for sharing your wonderful inspirations! Love, Robin

Sharon Winter March 2, 2009 at 9:20 AM Your writing surpasses the art! (As much as I love the art too) Your poem is too beautifully brilliant! Bravo! Love, Shar

Carrie Richards March 2, 2009 at 8:41 AM Oh yes...another pick for my favorites!! Loved this! ~ Best regards...Carrie

Debbie Guzzi March 2, 2009 at 8:26 AM novel format. Light & Love

Christopher Higgins March 2, 2009 at 6:29 AM This is truly wonderful Brian.. this is my fave.. I love everything about this write..old..death..youth arrives..bringing new.. well done.. let it live in my faves Sir Brian.

Kevin Mcallion March 2, 2009 at 5:31 AM This one really caught my attention. Life's circle portrayed so beautifully. You manage to convey so much with only a few words. A great gift for any poet

Kristin Reynolds March 2, 2009 at 3:08 AM Oh, yes it does. I hope to carry the sun well into my golden years. :) Love, Kristin

Laurie Ginn March 2, 2009 at 1:23 AM Brian really, really good. Even at this time in the morning it made me smile.