Notes About The Poem

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

9 April 2026

The Wanderer - Footle

grey hush
wind’s crush

fog’s veil
hearts pale

black coat
lost note

thin light
love’s blight

back turned
flames burned
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Dietrich Avatar
April 12, 2026 at 12:53 PM
I see you got a win with some footles too. Don't know how I ever missed these. Belated congrats
Bayles Avatar
April 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Very nice, JCB.
La France Avatar
April 11, 2026 at 11:06 AM
JCB, amazing and congratulation on your win ~
Kendrick Avatar
April 10, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Congratulations on your winning work in Brian's contest. Way to go. Thank you for sharing this work with us. Sara K
George Avatar
April 10, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Beautiful footles. Congratulations Jez on your win in Brian's contest.
Goldsmith Avatar
April 9, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Your "The Wanderer - Footle" is a creative write. Great Picture... I enjoyed reading. Thanks for adding your note. "Good Luck" if for a contest. Have a great day writing away..............
Etgen-Baker Avatar
April 9, 2026 at 8:56 AM
nicely done!
G  Avatar
April 9, 2026 at 5:32 AM
Such delicate descriptors, so fitting with the painting - congratulations on your placement :)
Harp Avatar
April 8, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Dear JCB, This is an excellent poem. Even with the brevity of it you have captured it well.
Brul Avatar
April 8, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Thank you Moon for your visit and warm comment. ^____^
Allison Avatar
April 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
your footles portray the painting perfectly BRAVO Jcb, excellent ink:-) hugs Jan xx
Brul Avatar
April 8, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Thank you Jan. I appreciate your heartwarming feedback. ^___^
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