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Vignette-Allos Markar *

Passion buried like a stone
When Alma left Oskar alone;
Their anagram she was to unpick
Leaving him bereft,lovesick..alack
His studio & life,painted..black on black

*anagram of their Christian names & title to Oskar's famous poem he dedicated to his love 
Alma Mahler.

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Copyright © Brian Strand | Year Posted 2009

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Raul Moreno Date: 4/1/2009 8:54:00 PM Anagrams are neat, impressive ekphrasis...Raul Login to Reply

Michael Jordan Date: 4/1/2009 8:45:00 PM Hello Brian have you been - I have missed your work you are truly gifted and i enjoy and appreciate your love of the arts it enhances my own appreciation of things - God Bless you Brian, MJ Login to Reply

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 4/1/2009 5:35:00 PM Your work well describes the loneliness Oskar feels when Alma leaves him, Brian. Wonderful words in a very creative verse! Login to Reply

Charmaine Chircop Date: 4/1/2009 2:20:00 PM deep and passionate-Grand Login to Reply

Sharon Winter Date: 4/1/2009 1:13:00 PM I love anagrams. Such a beautiful painting, and your poem, so deeply emotional and quite powerful. Amazing Ekphrasis. Love, Shar Login to Reply

P Sheart Date: 4/1/2009 7:17:00 AM Hi Brian Your spirit continues to shine for us all! Truly amazing when art has the natural ability to imitate life. A beautiful window unto soul. A wonderful poem and tribute Brian. Take care Many blessings to you and yours. Love your Blog today too! Login to Reply

Robin L. Gass Date: 4/1/2009 6:25:00 AM This is a great Ekphrasis, Brian. The portrait of Alma Myer is lovely, soft ad light especially compared o the others I viewed. I was wowed by the double portrait that he painted with his fingertips and I like the thought of painting what lies behind the person face as we are not still lifes. Very interesting artist! Thank you for your kind thoughts! Love, Robin Login to Reply

Christopher Higgins Date: 4/1/2009 4:49:00 AM Passion buried like a stone....that is a wonderful opening..well written piece brother. Login to Reply

John Rhinem Date: 4/1/2009 1:35:00 AM Ahh, the broken heart~can be so devestating can it not! Hello Dear Brian! Thank You for the heads up on The Yellowstone Series! And, I enjoy not only Your writings~but also the kind fact, that You go out of Your way to extend Your poetic wisdoms unto others! Very unselfish and caring of You My Dear Brother!:)~"My Love Always To 'You & Your Loves,' John!!!"~Have A Beautiful Day My Friend!!!:):) Login to Reply