Lonna Blodgett Poet Ekphrasis

The Scream - Ekphrasis On An Edvard Munch Piece of Art

Oblong outlines of a soul
Stretched in elliptical misery
Redefines the perfect circle
To a breakable volatile tautness

Loosely cloaked in sheaths of epitonic blue
Draped upon the shrinking body to hide a terrified world 
Dressed in swirling ominous patterns of anonymity
To be lost within the deepest abyss of fatal fear

Planted like a tenuous girder of iron truth 
On a bridge of no return
There is no departure from excruciating fear
From this wicked self-imposed poltergeist

An unseen force deliberates death
Smothering with tremulous trepidation
Annihilating the essence of existence
With no bond found on common ground

There lies the secret
Within the mystery of a soul’s distress
The exorcism of human strength
As fear brings the will of life to a standstill

7-12-2023

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Regina Mcintosh July 26, 2023 at 12:38 AM Just brilliant! Congratulations and God bless you, love, Gina Lonna Blodgett August 3, 2023 at 12:37 PM Thanks from the heart! Lonna

Sam Kauffman July 25, 2023 at 10:51 AM What an amazing depiction of bleakness - of a scream being swallowed by silence, Lonna! Your word use drips with expressive brilliance! Congratulations on your win! This is just amazing! A fav! Blessings to you. Lonna Blodgett July 25, 2023 at 11:59 AM Sam I am continually humbled by your wonderful comments. Please know how much they encourage me. Lonna

Christuraj Alex July 14, 2023 at 7:27 PM "An unseen force deliberates death Smothering with tremulous trepidation Annihilating the essence of existence" - Indeed, very beautifully written. Congratulations! Lonna Blodgett July 25, 2023 at 11:58 AM I always so look forward to your comments! Thank you so very much.