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The Anger of the Gods - Magritte

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no one wins in the snapshot all those tense muscles that petrify in situ efforts to move - ineffectual where is the finish line? and what's the point? this journey is featureless the mode of transport stifling so I try and outrun it blood rushes through my veins momentarily yet here I am - still - no before or after just the intolerable moment of going nowhere realisation that even if I made headway I'd be met at the end put back in my alloted space this is my frame, after all don't mistake my determination for someone who has a chance - I'm going nowhere

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Susan Ashley

Date: 3/16/2025 9:09:00 AM

Dear DD, though you capture the visual aspect of the painting, the strength and depth of your thought-provoking emotion and imagery allows this brilliant poem to stand alone. I especially loved "I'd be met at the end / put back in my alloted space / this is my frame, after all" -so clever.. which leads us into the fatalist's finale. Congratulations for your success in Brian's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/17/2025 12:29:00 AM

Thank you for your insightful comment Susan. I was aiming for that very fixed moment in time snapshot with the feel as well as the words - I'm so glad it came through. Your words of encouragement very much appreciated, thank you

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/15/2025 8:15:00 AM

Congratulations on this one being on the winners' list. Way to go. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. Got a chuckle. Sara K

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/15/2025 8:38:00 AM

Thanks

thriveni c mysore

Date: 3/13/2025 12:25:00 AM

life is like that, profound write. congratulations on your win dear poet. cheers!!!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/13/2025 5:21:00 AM

Ooh, I wasn't sure if this one was too far into the abstract - lovely! Thank you for the kind words x

Joanna Daniel

Date: 3/10/2025 7:15:00 AM

Lovely interpretation, DD:)

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/10/2025 2:17:00 PM

Thank you Jo, I enjoy this form a lot x

David Kavanagh

Date: 3/10/2025 6:39:00 AM

So much horsepower and horse sense in this super Ekphrasis Dilly, I do wonder how on earth Magritte came up with the concept though, maybe no one’s winning or going anywhere fast in the rat race, not absurd as it seems, small comfort in knowing you’re not alone, brilliant, cheers David

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/10/2025 2:17:00 PM

Thanks for stopping by for this one David, a quick write before I went to sleep. It's tempting to think Magritte painted anything, but they always seem so clever when considered a bit more closely. Kind words, thank you