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The Scream Painting by Edvard Munch 1893

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The Scream Painting by Edvard Munch 1893

Turpentine waters of paranoia ripple beneath an opaque surface, merging with the burnt umber sun, ravenously setting over the savage distance. Did the earth just crack open within its core...? An ungovernable fear hastens— up my spine tracing each vertebra meticulously, as the flavor of iron and burnt charcoal plates my tongue— leaching into semi-paralyzed bronchi. Each breath of stained oxygen gets harder to inhale— Hypoxia, smiling mechanically, rears its ugly head... and the tips of my fingers turn from porcelain to ultramarine. Trying to scream— yet silence is all that escapes. A plethora of thoughts buzz— like a horde of bees within my mind. If the earth did crack open, then why is everyone acting so nonchalant? Conspiracy theories ruminate; paranoia-fueled delirium takes full control. Consumed by panic, abdication of rationality unfurls— amongst the receding world.

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Date: 5/4/2025 9:54:00 AM
I hereby declare that , im done writing ekphrasis as nothing can beat this brilliant poem so well delivered! How you’ve interpreted the artwork is beyond impeccable and powerful! As i read i wanted to quote lines i liked but i couldnt , cus every line here is beyond moving! Loved it! A fave! Best wishes grumpy! Sending you light always
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Sara Jama
Date: 5/8/2025 4:44:00 AM
Thank you so much Ink.
Date: 5/3/2025 11:53:00 PM
Ooh wonderful! The brilliant thing is the fresh take that can still come out of this painting on every viewing. This is absolutely brilliant and your imagery is visceral and arresting! I think I'll just say "woohoo" as I can't quite get my words in order! Excellent ekphrasis! It's lovely to see more ekphrasis of this style on the site. Love it!
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Sara Jama
Date: 5/4/2025 5:37:00 AM
Thank you so much. This has always been one of my favourite paintings.

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