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Inspired by The Lovers (IV), 1928 By René Magritte Lost in a moment Unconcerned by all I don't know There is no embrace, though there is connection The sharp angles align to place a single kiss In a dreamscape that is simply surreal The surrounding rocks and mountains fade away Held in a spotlight as a vision of beauty I hold myself close, recline into this reality Shrouded in red for danger You and I ghostly pale On waking, I'm unclear where I reside or rest I feel cold, perhaps I am fashioned of quartz Made to forever slumber amid the mountain mist A deal made for a solitary kiss 9th place A Brian Strand Premiere No 1220 Poetry Contest 1st June 2023 Sponsored by: Brian Strand

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 6/9/2023 11:22:00 AM

Wonderfully painted DD! Love the way you introduce and re-introduce classic artwork to me through your ekphrasis! Saw an exhibit last night I think you would love. It is called Bouquet d'Arte. Masterpieces are recreated in floral arrangements. It is an annual floral extravaganza! Thank you for your wonderful poems! Blessings! :D"

Di11y Da11y
Date: 6/9/2023 11:56:00 AM

That sounds wonderful! Thank you also for your kind feedback :)

Sotto Poet

Date: 6/2/2023 7:25:00 AM

Congratulations on your win, Dally. I really enjoy your stunningly beautiful and creative poem.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 6/2/2023 9:16:00 AM

Thank you Sotto for your kind words :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/2/2023 4:50:00 AM

- "The sharp angles align to place a single kiss ... A deal made for a solitary kiss" ... a deep poem, D.D. - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs

Di11y Da11y
Date: 6/2/2023 9:16:00 AM

Thank you Anne-Lise x

Constance La France

Date: 6/2/2023 2:13:00 AM

Dilly, such a beautiful poem and image, well done, and congratulations on your win in the contest !

Di11y Da11y
Date: 6/2/2023 3:16:00 AM

Thank you Constance

Suzette Richards

Date: 6/2/2023 1:58:00 AM

Oh, I'm pleased that you are now a Premium Member and we can now benefit from the visual aspect as well.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 6/2/2023 2:04:00 AM

It does make a difference! :)

Suzette Richards

Date: 6/2/2023 1:56:00 AM

A very surreal pen (right up my alley), DD. Congratulations on your placements. :)

Di11y Da11y
Date: 6/2/2023 9:19:00 AM

Thank you, I wrote it and then thought of the last three lines whilst walking the dog. Quickly checked what rock might fit the imagery and it became a better poem :)

Suzette Richards
Date: 6/2/2023 6:30:00 AM

I guess that when you have something important/interesting to say, it is good to keep the language simple and let the images evoked, speak for themselves. The final line is attention grabbing (to my mind).

Di11y Da11y
Date: 6/2/2023 2:04:00 AM

Thanks Suzette - I was afraid I'd used too straightforward language for it to be poetic. I appreciate your kind words

Paul Willason

Date: 6/1/2023 4:16:00 PM

Quite an intriguing story you have wound around this painting...your splendid imagination at work again. Like.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 6/1/2023 9:34:00 PM

Thank you Paul, I appreciate your kind words. It's fun to spend a few minutes with a painting and see what narrative emerges.