Craig Cornish Poet Ekphrasis

Undergrowth with Two Figures

As morning crept amongst the trees
and teased the blushing flora ~
your hand slipped from my warm grasp
and my mind from serene slumber.
You ~ my faceless perfection
      ~ my perfect dream...
is ripped from memories like
the hurried leaves of a deciduous
            coming
but, it's Spring in my dreams and wishes?

Before the canopy of summer shades our colors,
     might it still warm our hearts?
Frantic starry nights do not enhance
            our peace.

Yet, a stroll on some lazy avenue,
before the wake of reality, surely will
~ I pray it will become mine
          as well...

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Ink Empress February 20, 2025 at 5:46 AM Dear craigsz, This is a winner in all the ways for me, truly its beyond beautiful and so soulful! Congratulations on your top win. It is an honor for any sponsor to receive your poetic takes on their prompts as you are an inspiration for many of us, Sending you light today and always

Terry Miller February 19, 2025 at 12:41 AM Such a gentle interpretation, congratulations

Susan Ashley February 18, 2025 at 7:14 PM Dear Craig, your golden pen conveys the soft splendor of dreamy emotion. Love the clever reference of another Van Gogh masterpiece “Starry Night”, a beautiful line well placed in your poem. Congratulations for your success in DD’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich February 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM Wow. You took it to another realm. Wish I could do it that way Craig Cornish February 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM Honored AD -- thanks so much!

Ink Empress February 14, 2025 at 7:17 AM Dear craigsz, i really love the softness of your voice in this as well as the evocative nature of your poem written for the picture prompt: lately iv been reading a book with van goghs letters to sleep, and he has a very gentle voice and manner of expressing in such a detailed flow and as i read this i felt like this really fits the mood and ambience of the artwork, in such a touching and soulful cadence. I always love how you question in your poems it emanates such deep feelings: best wishes, this is so beautiful! And i just love it! Sending you light always Craig Cornish February 14, 2025 at 11:59 AM Thank you so much Dear Inky - funny that much of the scholarly evaluations I've read about this painting I totally disagree with. because many find emotional issues with it like claustrophobia for instance, while I see none of that - I find it wistful and peaceful and prayerful and hopeful. Perhaps because they think such a tormented mind was incapable of peace - ironically as you allude? Lillys, still ponds, lush fields, skies full of stars speak of peace and hope - if only a dream? Though his angst was certainly never at bay.