Ekphrastic

The Rite of Recollection
“The work of mourning seeks neither to save from death nor deny it, but to save from a ‘worse than death.’”—Jacques Derrida, The Work of Mourning, 2001.
By D. J. Reddall2 years ago in Poets
Inner Mind
Within the depths of my inner mind, A realm of thoughts unconfined. Where dreams dance and fears unwind, A sanctuary of the soul designed.
By Chuks Gad Nwaigwe2 years ago in Poets
Echo
I’m talking to you Telling you things I should be telling myself Lovely things about how great you are That you deserve to be loved
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
The Ninth Day
Eight bright and bowing dawns were just for me This rich, green island was my glad garden No prince or priest or bearded knight could see
By D. J. Reddall2 years ago in Poets
Whispers of the Sea Holly
Whispering fairy wings Brings silent murmurs to the haunting Sea Holly as they waltz under the silver glass moon.
By Daphsam2 years ago in Poets
3/21/24
Take a look I’m hooked on books I like to write poems That flow like rainbows In the drifts Riffs in my mind’s eye Weaving truths with every lie
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Little Dog
This poem was written in response to the Rattle® Poetry Ekphrastic Challenge for February 2024 and was ultimately not selected. You can find more information here. https://www.rattle.com/ekphrastic/
By Rae Fairchild (MRB)2 years ago in Poets
The Art of Man
This poem was written in response to the Rattle® Poetry Ekphrastic Challenge for February 2024 and was ultimately not selected. You can find more information here. https://www.rattle.com/ekphrastic/
By Rae Fairchild (MRB)2 years ago in Poets
Ensaymada
It’s time for MERIENDA Buttercream Pillow-soft Bread of heaven in mouth Sugar crystalline flirts With cheese melt of delight A treat for the taste buds Good God, ENSAYMADA
By Musings of a Muse2 years ago in Poets
Snack Time
Pizza rolls between my toes Gushers exploding as I bite the ends Doritos were really neato But not as fun as a pocket full of Cheetos
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
The road not taken
Certainly! Let's embark on a poetic journey down "The Road Not Taken." --- In the golden glow of twilight's embrace, where two divergent paths met, a solitary traveler stood, pondering the choices that would shape destiny. The air whispered tales of the untrodden, beckoning the seeker to explore the enigma of "The Road Not Taken."
By Peculiar Beauty2 years ago in Poets
Hollow Haven. Top Story - March 2024.
echoes of loss carry on the wind quaking churning seas of pain is breaking the ties that bind, unwind unraveled by a decaying string
By Daphsam2 years ago in Poets