Written for Colleen’s Ekphrastic poetry challenge for Tanka Tuesday #335.
Colleen says: This #TankaTuesday challenge explores Ekphrastic poetry, inspired
by works of art.
“This delightful painting by Berthe Morisot captures a tranquil scene with standing
amidst the picturesque surroundings of the Isle of Wight.”
“Berthe Morisot skillfully portrays the play of light and vibrant colors in this artwork,
adding depth and life to the scene. The serene atmosphere and the natural beauty of
the location make this painting a captivating piece of art. It captures a moment in time,
allowing viewers to appreciate the connection between art and nature.”
~ ChasingArt.com, Rebecca Budd
🍃 This week, using the painting as your inspiration, please write either a syllabic
poetry form or a freestyle poem, including a syllabic form (both on the same post).
This painting by Berthe Morisot was featured on Rebecca’s post:
The first words that appeared on my blank page turned out to be freestyle:
Faint are the birds in the summer heat quiet, respiring in lush, cooling trees far from all-knowing men who wait to hear soft floatings in the wind. Gentle commingling under my straw hat outside my open window—I faint from seeing such chaste loveliness: None cuter than my Bea's features Like frail dewdrops that linger for a while, their voices float on soft-heard hymning. I stand on edge, waiting for her entrance and stay till night when cricket song is warm. © selma ❤️❤️❤️
And now, from that is born this Gogyohka (of four 10-syllabled lines)
Gogyohka
Gogyohka usually contains five lines but could have four or six lines.
It’s up to the poet. Each line should comprise one phrase with a line-break
after each phrase or breath. Gogyohka has no restraints on the number of
words or syllables used. However, this form should be written as other
Japanese short verse poetry. The theme for gogyohka is unrestricted. No
title and no rhyming.
Birds cooling off in shade of lush green trees send soft floating messages on the wind to touch men's brains where senses commingle and make fools of them if only briefly (yeah, like why is he wearing a straw hat inside his house 🙄) © selma ❤️❤️❤️
There’s so much beauty in this art piece, but I happened to center on the gentleman,
who, to me, is the main character in this story.
I hope you enjoyed how I interpreted the photo provided by Rebecca Budd.
Thanks, Rebecca, and thanks to all for reading.
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Wonderful picture art. Recommend by written poetry. Amazing words use in. I like. .
Thanks, Raj. I’m encouraged by your positive comments. Blessings.
Good! Both the poems depict the scene so well, with a touch of humor
I’m so pleased you liked them, Sadje. Thanks. Xoxo 😃
My pleasure
You write so beautifully!
Best words so heard today. Thanks so much, Annette. 😘
such a gentle love
Gentle. Glad you read, Beth.
I adore them both Selma, love the reference to the hat, in my mind I assumed he was just about to go for a stroll, waiting for his wife to finish painting him 😊
I like your thoughts on the art piece.
Thanks for reading and congrats to you for the mention this week. Stellar. XoXo
Beautifully penned post, Selma😍
I’m trilled you think so, dear Deeksha. Thank you.
You are always welcome here. I bless you. (You’re a voracious reader 👏🏽) XoXo
You’re very observant Selma. The wind is full of messages. (K)
The wind is a great messenger. 😜
Thanks, K
Love your depictions in both poems, especially the free verse. And LOL about him wearing a straw inside the house! 😀
Hehe 👒 inside the house. Thanks so much, dear Khaya. Blessings.
As usual, you have such a great flow to all your poems.
Thanks for reading, my friend. Blessings.
A beautiful painting. Great writing too.
The painting is spectacular. 👏🏽
Thanks for reading 💗
Love both and your humor, Selma 😊
😜
Lovely descriptive imaginings here, Selma <3
😜 hehe. Thanks, Lisa. Xo
Spectacular poetry, Selma
Aww, thanks 🙏 😊
That was beautiful, Selma!
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Thanks Yve. Bless your lovely soul. Be well dear one. Xoxo
Selma, delightful touch of humor in your poems about this sentimental scene! <3 <3 <3
I added humor. 😉 thanks for reading dear friend
LOL! He is wearing a straw hat in his house. So funny, but you nailed it, Selma. 🌻
Yay, I noticed that first. He was getting ready to go out maybe. And happened to return to close the window and then the artist 👩🎨 froze him there. 😂 maybe.
Thanks. It was a lovely exercise.