Song of Tribute To a Painting

I adore his portrait- and I see his deep sadness the the defiance in his dark eyes and the pride dwelling in his peace I view with emotion- and great respect for the artist for he has captured the essence I feel a yearning in this native face and I am enchanted and mesmerized I could love this warrior- and I would be quite devoted to him for even now, I feel an attachment, respect in life there could be desire, lust, and passion oh, would this native warrior cherish me also would we fill each other with amour and rapture I find the painting tender- and I appreciate the artistic style delighted with the use of color to enhance for the artist must have been quite passionate and devoted to take the time to paint such beauty on canvas for an Ojibwe girl like me to fall in love with this raining day where I wander art dwelling loving what I find _______________________________ November 23, 2019 Poetry/Ekaprasis/Song of Tribute to a Painting Copyright Protected ID, 19-1200-598-02 All Rights Reserved. Written under Pseudonym. FGI Blog Series 12 - Panegyric Brian Strand Podium Place 1