Verse Freed Emblematically

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an emblem poem,with a crude picture of an everyday scene,underwhich is a motto- followed by the poem.which is to teach,rather like a parable.This example of my was inspired by George Herbert's The Churche-Floore

Look there,do you see the wall of red brick each upon the other: leans with great care. One joined evenly next to the other bonded together in equality: Participating in their purposes combining ,each their strengths the load to share: Weathered with the storms of life on its face enduring through eternity: ....... .... .... ...... ...... .... .... ...... ...... .... .... ...... ...... .... .... ...... ...... .... .... ...... ...... .... .... ...... ...... .... .... ...... ...... ...... .... .... ...... ....... motto:living stones

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/7/2020 4:52:00 AM

I am not sure I understand this. A crude picture followed by motto and then a poem. Maybe explain a little more. Sara

Brian Strand
Date: 11/7/2020 5:29:00 AM

The idea was a moral lesson with a pictorial representation,( sadly I could not inc my 'crude' drawing of a wall.Herberts original was a churche floore.Quite a popular 15/16/ century poem picture combination.Have a good day Sara