The Crafting of Imagery

ekphrasis Five glasses filled with brew but only two in kind; the bread is toasted lightly, portioned just for four. Although the background’s hazy, something rests behind, dim splotch of green? a clue we may be out-of-doors. A meeting of the minds? just what shall we assume? Simplicity. The toast and drink, an easy fare. It seems the palate lacks variety, it’s true; be careful, but move past the concrete things in view. Which guest will do without the toast or maybe share? Perhaps this scene’s a prompt not meant to be consumed. Imagine artists gathered round, with tools all set, each marking what he sees upon that butcher block. A not so simple task, the brush and palette used or words in lines employed so meaning is infused. The artist/writer spinning thoughts which can unlock the core of what is seen, our appetites to whet. written by Reason A. Poteet written 18 April 2015, for Giorgio's Ekphrasis 01 Contest http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_contests/member_contest_details.aspx?ContestID=6243