Harry Horsman Poet Rhyme

Trapped On Canvas

The dark canvas sits idly on the crooked easel,
malignant storm clouds threaten the rising sun,
hopeful rays bestow light upon the tortured weasel
that struggles to find reality within the framed run.
Despondent eyes that catalytically impale a presage
for all, that look beyond the innocents of the moment,
eyes that hint of yesterday, yet today speak a message.
A request, a languishing gesture, all without improvement
and transferred to this casual viewer with deadly movement.

 © Harry J Horsman 2020

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Jennifer Proxenos November 7, 2020 at 8:52 AM Congratulations on your awesome win Harry 'The dark canvas sits idly on the crooked easel......... hopeful rays bestow light upon the tortured weasel ........and transferred to this casual viewer with deadly movement' - unbelievable imagery, deep and dark - your creative poetry is always a joy to read. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Kim Rodrigues November 2, 2020 at 4:29 AM Love this! Great work! A fave!

Elaine George November 2, 2020 at 2:26 AM A great collaboration, Harry. ~ Elaine

Angela Crabtree October 28, 2020 at 6:46 PM I really like this one, harry. Change is inevitable whether we want it to happen or not. The layout on the page looks great! :)

Janice Canerdy October 25, 2020 at 9:00 PM Vividly descriptive WINNING poem with an air of mystery, Harry. Janice

Kim Rodrigues October 25, 2020 at 3:25 PM Wow! Great one...dark canvas, crooked easel, tortured, despondent all leading to something malevolent. Congratulations!

Andrea Dietrich October 22, 2020 at 5:53 PM wow, brilliant writing, Harry. I don't know your placement but your win is deserved. Congrats, my friend. (I left you a few soupmails back)

Eve Roper October 22, 2020 at 4:08 PM Congratulations on your win, Harry, great imagery in your collaboration poem.. Hugs Eve

Jack Horne October 22, 2020 at 12:26 PM love the way you did this, my friend - very deep & thoughtful

Sara Kendrick October 21, 2020 at 2:53 PM Elegant work. Enjoyed reading this one. Sara

Silent One October 21, 2020 at 1:23 PM Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Tom Cunningham October 20, 2020 at 7:57 AM A well written collaboration to Silent Ones verse Harry, good luck in the contest. Tom

Vijay Pandit October 20, 2020 at 6:07 AM Your canvas shine in this write, Harry. Great imagery and details.

Anne-Lise Andresen October 20, 2020 at 2:21 AM - This is an interesting concept, Harry - ... we should not be afraid of change - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Victor Buhagiar October 20, 2020 at 1:23 AM Plenty of imagery in this collaboration. Finely done. ~~