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The Soup by Picasso 1902-1903 New Poem 1256

Poverty and hunger are bedfellows.~ The Poet~ 

Alluring, pleading
Yet it will burn,
Pangs of hunger
Immanent yearn.
Desperate child 
So forlorn
For the poverty 
To which she was born.
Minds meant to be astute,
Mental distortion
So destitute. 
The steaming broth
Humbly offered,
No wrath for their plight
No relief in sight
The bounty so meager
The child so eager
The brushstrokes in blue 
Setting the scene
A feeling to subdue, 
With empathy pains
The artist explains.
She surges forward, hands raised.
Using hues to convey the mood.
Begging for some food. 
Depicting the sign of the time.
It’s far from fine.

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Paula Goldsmith Date: 12/29/2023 8:11:00 AM Congratulations on being number 9 in the "100 Best New Poems" list for Soup with your wonderful write/picture. Have a great/wonderful day/2024 writing away................. Login to Reply

Hilo Poet Date: 11/12/2023 12:58:00 PM A poignant coursing, SV. Sadly, it's not a unique issue as it prevails every corner of our world, my friend. My compliments on your amazing placement in Brian's contest. Aloha, William Login to Reply Hilo Poet Date: 11/12/2023 3:40:00 PM Yes, of that I've read in our college library (ere computers) that was during his period since childhood, pretty much his lifetime, that he imbued abstracts as a reflection of his psychological depth. Speaks Volumes Date: 11/12/2023 3:26:00 PM I believe it depicts a time in Picasso's own life in Spain that poverty was rife, and it affected him, himself for some time. Thank you for your comment. I was surprised and delighted that I met Brian's approval with this one. I am a novice to Ekphrasis. Best wishes SV

Christuraj Alex Date: 11/9/2023 6:50:00 AM A very beautiful poem in a poetic form, Ekphrasis, which is very much new to me. Login to Reply

I Am Anaya Date: 11/8/2023 1:40:00 PM Agreed, execution justice missy. An ekphrasis in rhyme, only you can pull that off! His blue period, he himself went hungry. It does seem that the girl is happy and well-nourished. Very interesting! Glad to be back... Login to Reply Speaks Volumes Date: 11/8/2023 3:45:00 PM I have broken my own rule once in a while, but it doesn't make me smile. This one doesn't have perfect rhyme, it doesn't rhyme all of the time :) I think it should be a 'given', that I could be forgiven. :) I Am Anaya Date: 11/8/2023 3:31:00 PM Oh, my mistake, I remember reading somewhere, you will rhyme, no matter what type. My bad :) this is one of your best! Speaks Volumes Date: 11/8/2023 2:00:00 PM Aren't they supposed to rhyme ? Glad to see you back. Thank you Anaya.