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The Gulf Between - Ekphrasis

It was on an 1953 issue, of Astounding Science Fiction When Roger Taylor, a rock star, progressed with inspired conviction The painter the band approached, was a Mr. Frank Kelly Freas Who decided to alter his art, two parties in total agree This painting illustrated the story, "The Gulf Between" Inspiration finally hit home, an album cover, called "News of the World" by Queen The alteration of his classic, includes the four members of the band Two of them in deathly fall, whilst two are held in his hand This giant intelligent robot was mourning the bands demise For on the inside of this album cover, are the audience in deathly cries If you enjoy the music of Queen, you will know the painting above For those of you who do not, give your curiosity a shove http://www.queenzone.com/music/news-of-the-world

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Date: 6/3/2010 8:35:00 AM
Yes, I know the painting and had this CD, James. Freddie Mercury was absolutely amazing. Your take on the image is brilliant! Miss you, Carolyn
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Date: 6/25/2021 4:12:00 PM
Liking Queen is starting to hit home now, a most terrific band :) x
Date: 6/2/2010 11:17:00 AM
This is excellent. I like the flow of the rhyming couplets. The picture is evident. Great job! Joseph
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Date: 6/2/2010 9:12:00 AM
Nice poem, my daughter is really into Queen. GL in the contest.
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Date: 6/1/2010 3:13:00 PM
'I Love the music of Queen and the legendary Freddie'. .I will shove in,great info. In your verses..Celene :)
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Date: 6/1/2010 1:33:00 PM
Interesting art write...Good luck in the competition...Sara
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Date: 6/1/2010 5:42:00 AM
Congrats for beeing in the first round with three poems! Great write...Gert
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Date: 6/1/2010 4:24:00 AM
Dear James ... its been quiet a few months since I have been round but I saved your poetry for last ... tomorrow I plan to read all I can ... great to read you again my friend love Jayne
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Date: 6/1/2010 12:33:00 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest James.Rgds Brian
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Date: 5/31/2010 11:23:00 PM
Queen, is an old favorite of mine. Nice write....Karla
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Date: 5/31/2010 5:53:00 PM
I will just give my curiosity a shove. Good luck in the contest
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