Speaks Volumes Poet Ekphrasis

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                Poem inspired by THE SICK CHILD - EDWARD MUNCH. 1907 OIL on Canvas.. 

Sophie His Sister

"Inspired by  The Sick Child by Edward Munch 1907  Oils on Canvas." The Poet

Motif etched first then done in hues of green,
Light embracing her red hair to set the scene.
A sign of resignation on her pretty, pale face,
Once she carried herself with style and grace.

Her dear mother weeps in deep misery,
Besotted with grief, there’s no cure for her TB.
Kneeling she is portrayed with a touch of her hand,
Reaching out to her adored one, trying to understand.

Her daughter pale and weak, her hair lost its sheen.
Her life ending too soon, she is only fifteen.
No longer was the young girl so distraught.
Despite all the effort and how hard she had fought.

Paint was applied with rapid brush strokes.
Using vivid color as we see the passion it evokes.
Despite this painful true memory the artist depicts,
Not a traumatic scene, but one that contradicts.

His dear sister looks calm and rather sedate.
Sophie, knowing her fate, for death she will wait.

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Christina Bowring August 7, 2023 at 11:21 AM Another beautiful poem so well written.Depicts the painting perfectly. Impressed. Thank you for sharing.

Sam Kauffman July 25, 2023 at 11:02 AM Congratulations on your win SV with your unique view of this painting. Blessings. Speaks Volumes July 25, 2023 at 2:21 PM Thank you Sam, your comment is appreciated

I Am Anaya July 16, 2023 at 8:16 AM How did I miss this gem. Congratulations S.V. on a most worthy win! :) Speaks Volumes July 25, 2023 at 2:22 PM How did I miss this comment ? lol Sorry Anaya and thank you my friend for your lovely words

Christuraj Alex July 14, 2023 at 7:34 PM The painting on THE SICK CHILD is, indeed, a very classical one. You have made it more classic. Congratulations! Speaks Volumes July 15, 2023 at 5:18 AM Thank you so much. I am glad that you thought I did justice to this poem. Every best wish from SV.

Sotto Poet July 9, 2023 at 5:03 PM This exquisitely composed poem, my esteemed VS, exhibits a profound sense of melancholy as it delves into the depths of one's existence, grappling with the immense struggle of anticipating impending mortality. I yearn for the solace of knowing that this sorrowful narrative is merely a work of fiction, and I extend my heartfelt wishes for your perpetual well-being. Speaks Volumes July 9, 2023 at 5:37 PM It is really a painting depicting Munch's sister who did die at 15 of tuberculosis. It is sad isn't it? She looks so calm and resigned to her fate, and her dear mother, so distraught. It really is a "tug at your heartstrings" painting. Thank you dear friend for your encouraging words. I hesitate to do these Ekphrasis Poems. It is hard to do justice to a work of art. Best wishes (from my brother's place).