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The Soup by Picasso 1902-1903 New Poem 1256

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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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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

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

Di11y Da11y

Date: 11/10/2023 11:46:00 PM

Congratulations on your podium win! I couldn't have been shoved out of the way by anyone better haha :D

Di11y Da11y
Date: 11/11/2023 12:10:00 AM

Keep at it, maybe I'll raise my game haha

Speaks Volumes
Date: 11/11/2023 12:05:00 AM

LOL young lady this is your fault. Remember when we spoke recently, you gave away a trade secret to your Ekphrasis.. I couldn't beat you again if I stayed up all night writing it. But I don't intend to let you forget I beat you ;) .

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.

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...

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.

Di11y Da11y

Date: 11/8/2023 1:03:00 AM

Wonderful ekphrasis SV - there's interplay between who is giving and who is receiving which spans not just the soup but the act of giving itself. Questioning what is nourishment - something also shared by viewing the painting and the poem. There's so much more to a moment in time - beautiful :)

Di11y Da11y
Date: 11/8/2023 1:15:00 AM

It's best just to feel it and write it - then it comes from a magic place :)

Speaks Volumes
Date: 11/8/2023 1:12:00 AM

Did I do all that ? Wow Howzat? And I winged it without knowing, Thanks D.