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Hey, sir! Why did you stop and look awhile? Amazed by flurry fleeting fog, or seeking sacrosanct solace behind the calming chiaroscuro of boundless beguiling beauty in front of you? Hey, sir! Will you look back at me awhile, and gaze upon my eyes? I wonder if ... a mysterious monarchial mind I see from your back is depicted in the way you look at me; I want to know. Hey, sir! It seems you got miles to go; Will you stop and hang awhile to have a drink for two? Hurry not... And we both will ponder on the misty haven before the night is through. Notes:Wanderer above the Sea of Fog, or Der Wanderer über dem Nebelmeer, to give it it's original German title, is the most famous painting from the career of German Romanticist painter, Caspar David Friedrich. It was finished in 1818 and now resides at the Kunsthalle Hamburg in Hamburg, Germany. Photo and info credits to: thehistoryofart.org 10 August 2022 'A BRIAN STRAND PREMIERE CHOICE' Poetry Contest 1st place

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Crystol Woods

Date: 6/28/2024 5:01:00 AM

Had to check out your trophy winning poem! Yep, excellent, as I thought. Such a creative mind! Xo

Anisha Dutta

Date: 2/17/2023 9:26:00 PM

EXCELLENT I am charmed. Blessings

Di11y Da11y

Date: 2/8/2023 4:07:00 AM

I certainly pictured myself there, looking from you to him as he continually chose not to turn :)

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 9/6/2022 12:16:00 PM

JCB, you have created an exquisite ekphrasis in interpretation of this magnificent painting! Congratulations on your trophy. This is a fave. :) Evelyn

John Watt

Date: 9/5/2022 5:17:00 PM

Another phenomenal ekphrasis, my friend. You have brought the viewer into the scene by conducting a conversation with the subject, and have added intrigue by expressing curiosity about his unseen face. I am delighted by your alliterations in lines 3 - 6 and again in line 12. I was not familiar with this artist or this painting; thank you for bringing them both to our attention. I applaud your trophy win! Note: two other poets I know of who often write ekphrasis poems are Gary Radice and Dennis Spilchuk. I recommend them both. I would also suggest a visit to a recent POTD by Michael Tor about Monet and his wife Camille, titled "A Blank Canvas Becomes A Masterpiece". Warmly ~ John

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 8/23/2022 7:08:00 AM

I love the alliteration and intimacy of this fabulous winning poem. Congratulations! Linda

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/19/2022 1:00:00 PM

An amazing painting to ponder! You did well! Congratulations, JCB! i will have to look up the painting!

Len Gasun

Date: 8/15/2022 1:17:00 AM

Wow! This is a marvelous ekphrasis my dear friend JCB. Congratulations on your well-deserved trophy win! I enjoyed your poem. Thanks a lot for sharing. God bless. Hugs

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/14/2022 3:15:00 PM

WOW! Fabulous write--deserving of the trophy win! BIG congrats!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/14/2022 11:36:00 AM

you did well to use this form of poetry. Brian loves this form, and you did splendidly with it!! Congrats.

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 8/14/2022 11:16:00 AM

What an exquisite write dear JCB.. First stanza full of alliterative beauty... Congratulations on your trophy win... Have a lovely day... Hugs... ~ Ani

Robert Gorelick

Date: 8/13/2022 6:26:00 PM

Hey JCB congratulations on your first trophy win! May there be more. Such a stirring yet delicate soulful impression of this distinguished sojourner's scenic respite. Elegantly presented. Robert

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/13/2022 3:39:00 PM

Your Trophy win is outstanding JCB! Congratulations and Kudos on your deserving honor. Blessings xxoo

Ann Peck

Date: 8/13/2022 3:21:00 PM

A unique and interesting poem. I love your poetic interpretation of a painting! Congratulations on First Place!

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 8/13/2022 10:04:00 AM

A Huge Congratulations! A Trophy - what a great achievement! The painting is brilliant, and your poem exceptionally composed! Love always ~ Mala

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 8/13/2022 8:52:00 AM

Amazing how a piece of art can touch us so deeply as to write a poem of deep introspect, a masterpiece of great value here, A big congrats to you !

Anisha Dutta

Date: 8/12/2022 10:45:00 PM

Big Congrats to win TOP on your unique poem. Have a good day.

Jcb Brul
Date: 8/13/2022 7:59:00 AM

Thank you Anisha. All good wishes.

Valsa George

Date: 8/12/2022 9:55:00 PM

I knew this would be placed at the top. Congratulations dear friend for your trophy win !

Jcb Brul
Date: 8/13/2022 7:58:00 AM

Thank you for your support dear friend. It means so much to me.

Constance La France

Date: 8/12/2022 4:11:00 PM

JCB, beautiful poem and congratulations on your amazing first place win and trophy, well done, blessings ~Constance

Jcb Brul
Date: 8/13/2022 7:58:00 AM

Thank you Constance for your heart-warming feedback.

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/12/2022 2:39:00 PM

Congratulations, Brul, on your win, which was certainly earned. This is one of a kind to an astounding degree. I found out about your poems by looking them up on Google. Best Regards

Jcb Brul
Date: 8/13/2022 7:57:00 AM

Thank you Sotto Poet. I feel honoured by your appreciation.

Valsa George

Date: 8/11/2022 5:07:00 AM

Apt descriptions on a master work of painting ! I have always admired your Ekpharasis poems written in lofty diction ! I had to google for the meanings of a couple of words you have used ! A sure winner ! All the Best Jez....

Jcb Brul
Date: 8/13/2022 7:56:00 AM

Thank you dear friend. You are an inspiration.

Silpika Kalita

Date: 8/10/2022 2:34:00 AM

This is incredibly unique. I have come to know about your poems through soupmail. A splendid ekpharasis with apt alliterations.

Jcb Brul
Date: 8/13/2022 7:56:00 AM

Thank you Silpika for your warm comments.