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The Great Piece of Turf - Albrecht Durer -1503

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very little changes down on the ground everything, undoubtedly real with clear intent whether assembled in chaos or in lines we know the rain falls seeds scatter and life goes on when you can't see the edges you think it'll go on forever if changes suit you they're embraced but all of a sudden nothing is real not food not people not anything you know we all need root systems the power of the wind to change direction a way to second guess what happens next but never mind ~ we can still sit and stare at the ground

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Speaks Volumes

Date: 6/26/2025 12:31:00 AM

The Ekphrasis Queen does it again! D this is an exquisite piece, to worry about what is beyond the edges and describe it,,, and that last line... I couldn't stop smiling. You have genius quality in your writing. Congrats!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 6/26/2025 2:51:00 AM

There's only you I'd ever let call me that as I imagine you tongue in cheek, so go along with it haha. The sport of you not liking the paintings is great fun for me though as you know lol ;) it's not that they go over your head, I just I leave them floating in space haha - I appreciate you Wen

Speaks Volumes
Date: 6/26/2025 1:15:00 AM

Well,,,,,,,, I understood this one ;( ... It isn't over my head like some that your queenship writes AND I actually "like" this painting.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 6/26/2025 12:48:00 AM

Haha Wen, I've decided to stop worrying if my poems make sense to anyone but me (for now!) and just write what I feel when I look at the painting. There's no point in writing for other people, but then it worked out anyway lol :) you know how drawn I am to random paintings :) I am so surprised this one is so well received, it's really lovely! Thank you for your enthused response to this one, I know you'll always tell me straight! Thank you x

JCB Brul

Date: 6/25/2025 5:37:00 PM

Oh, you took my breath away dear DD! We indeed, need root systems to survive and thrive! I love how you ended this exquisite ekphrasis with, "but never mind... ". A fave! Congratulations! Stay creative! ^__^ JCB

Di11y Da11y
Date: 6/26/2025 12:40:00 AM

Thank you so much JCB! I was struck by the comparison to the past and the modern age with this one. There's most certainly still beauty in the world though, we just need to focus on it. Thank you so much for the kind fave :)

Suzette Richards

Date: 6/25/2025 6:43:00 AM

As I get older, the just being quiet within oneself, recharges my battery like no amount of purposeful activity can. A good introspective pen, DD

Di11y Da11y
Date: 6/25/2025 6:51:00 AM

Lovely!

Suzette Richards
Date: 6/25/2025 6:50:00 AM

Faving it

Di11y Da11y
Date: 6/25/2025 6:50:00 AM

I've just got in from the gym Su haha - I'm quiet with myself there though, but I was very purposeful and very sweaty :) thank you for your kind words on this one x

David Kavanagh

Date: 6/24/2025 3:08:00 PM

If changes suit you they’re embraced, very true Dilly, sometimes we must also adapt, just like the flora in the piece of turf above, even 500 year old weeds would be subtly different than the same species today, love this piece it takes the reader places, even if just staring at the ground, Top Ekphrasis as always, cheers David

Di11y Da11y
Date: 6/25/2025 6:48:00 AM

Ha, on reflection I was very happy with my satin puffball skirt in '87 and being a cool goth (in the rock club from 11pm til 7am, then McDonalds) in '98 :D

David Kavanagh
Date: 6/24/2025 3:50:00 PM

I understand but missed my chance, was possibly (definitely) looking at disco balls on the ceiling and all other club related stuff, :)

Di11y Da11y
Date: 6/24/2025 3:16:00 PM

But David, I just want to live on a bit of turf from the past - maybe 1987 or 1998... Imagine having it all figured out and being set from there on in!? Perhaps I'll flit around in the past and just skip 2024 - 2025 :) Nothing is different in the trance of ground staring - it's a whole vibe we've all overlooked :) thanks for your comment :)

Sand Blown

Date: 6/24/2025 1:57:00 PM

very nice write indeed.....your writing reflects a mathematical? talent.....len

Di11y Da11y
Date: 6/24/2025 2:54:00 PM

Oh Len! If I have a mathematical talent I hide it well. I'm good at intuitively guessing amounts without knowing how I did it but ask me to apply maths and I create very long and complex equations haha. Glad you liked this one. Long time, no see. Thank you for stopping by :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/24/2025 1:05:00 PM

I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. What a great picture. The picture could be from today. Great last line. What if you were small like a bug or mouse then how would it all look. Maybe #2 write here???Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away..................

Di11y Da11y
Date: 6/24/2025 1:39:00 PM

Haha thanks Paula, that's a cute idea! Those little mice could time travel and spot no differences in their world too <3 thanks for the lovely comment, have a pleasant evening x

Jan Allison

Date: 6/24/2025 9:48:00 AM

I do enjoy reading your ekphrasis poems and the wonderful images I especially love the second part of the poem - definitely need the winds of change to blow in the world and in soup! hugs jan xx

Di11y Da11y
Date: 6/24/2025 10:14:00 AM

Haha, cute Jan! I was taken aback by this painting because everything is identical hundreds of years later (and skill at painting is still skill!) thank you for your comment and kind words x

Hiya Sharma

Date: 6/24/2025 9:34:00 AM

Oh my, what a breathtaking piece of ekphrasis this is, sweet poetess! I love the philosophical perspective that you've poured in each line here and the amount of depth that oozes from your wisely knitted words. Deserves all the accolades, truly. The earth, it's soil, there's so much to witness in those grains that act as an anchor, sprouting life and then dissolve those elements within itself, after the cycle has completed. Nothing seems to change, but still everything changes! I'm absolutely awestruck by reading these lines, which are so crisp yet immensely dense in their meaning... "very little changes down on the ground everything, undoubtedly real with clear intent" and "we all need root systems the power of the wind to change direction a way to second guess what happens next" And that ending feels soul-stirring! Truly this poem has become one of my favourites! Many best wishes and light to you, dear Dilly ~

Di11y Da11y
Date: 6/24/2025 9:38:00 AM

Nice to see you Hiya! Yes, this one was painted in 1503, so I got all nostalgic about the difference of what we can trust in the world compared to now (despite the weeds looking the same!) I'm sure I'd not be a fan of 1503 if I visited, but it's a shame there's so much that isn't real in this age and even if it is it's hard to tell. Thank you so much for your visit and wise words :)