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The Ritz

'Ritz Tower, Night' 1920's      Painted by Georgia O'Keefe




They closed the day behind them, and scurried to the hive
Inside a honeycomb of cells, a filing cabinet filled of lives
The night in black and blue enshrouds the city's tallest mast
As evening beckoned heads to rest, with yellow window glass
That overlooks the narrow streets, from a tower of the past



For Brian Strand's contest: Five Line Ekphrasis

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Debbie Guzzi

June 5, 2011 at 4:52 PM

I have never seen this BUT I do love Georgia O'Keefe as a woman as well as an artist! Congrad's Light & Love

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

June 3, 2011 at 2:57 PM

Congrats Carrie on an exciting first place win in Brian's contest my friend.. super creation.. luv..

Mike Dailey

June 3, 2011 at 2:33 PM

Nice win with this creative piece. Mike

Nette Onclaud

June 3, 2011 at 7:37 AM

glory winning wishes to you, carrie... a fisrt of its kind! sweets cheers:) huggs!

Constance La France

June 3, 2011 at 6:14 AM

Congratulations on first place in Brians contest~~

Carol Sunshine Brown

June 3, 2011 at 5:37 AM

Congratulations on your win in Brian Strand's " contest Carrie. Love, Carol

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

May 27, 2011 at 10:19 AM

I am not familiar with this painting Carrie but I could picture it because of your wonderful write-- sounds like an intriguing painting-- and Thank YOU sweetie for your touching words in my poem-- I am lucky to have you as a friend-- thank you and I am doing ok -- it was just for that moment :) & I nope, I wasn't able to read when John Heck was there but the last show before that I did :) and your poetry deserves airtime sweetie! without a doubt!! Enjoy your week and hugs to you :)

Carol Sunshine Brown

May 26, 2011 at 7:03 AM

Thank you for sharing the heart of your poetry with us here at Poetrysoup. I enjoyed reading your fasinating poetry this morning and I look forward to reading more of your poetry Carrie. Love, Carol