Imprisoned
to the depths
of turbid waters
long submerged
is the weight of
a bruised heart
its flesh marred
by the beating
of a tide’s unrest.
Numbed
are her fists upon
splintered walls
the scarlet flow
of secrets divulged
onto a tapestry-
a living portrait
unveiled
for all to see.
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Call me an old structuralist at heart, but the construction of this poem is very impressive! Much like the canvas you allude to, you paint the words beautifully and precisely, pulling our eyes where they need to go. Fantastic!
Thank you for your kind words. 🙂
You amaze me with your many talents. I don’t know how you find the time.
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Nice one … love your work.
Thank you so much! 😊
What a delicacy of a poem. As always, leaving your feelings in a few tender verses.
You are kind, thank you. 😊
Powerful! Thank you so much Phoebe
Thank you kindly. 😊
Magnificent Phoebe
Thank you, Michael! 😊
I enjoy your poetry. Thank you for supporting mine as well 🙂
It’s my pleasure. Keep up the great blogging! 😊
Phoebe, you never cease to awe me with your words. Powerful imagery. I feel her.
That means so much to me, thank you, Nancy. 😊
My pleasure! <3
Beautiful indeed!
Thank you kindly! 😊
most welcome 🙂
Brilliant poetry:)
Thank you kindly. 😊
A delight is to read your verses. A very good poem.
Thank you kindly. 😊
Oh the heart’s canvas is always colorful…..sometimes RED with passion or even anger….sometimes pastel with happiness…..or black/grey in depression. We are a living canvas. Beautiful poem Phoebe.
Pam
Beautifully said, Pam. Hugs! 😊
the darker side of art.
Yes, indeed…
Dear Dr. Phoebe,
Heart rendering poem. Well done!
Did you paint the painting above your poem?
Sincerely,
Richard
Thanks, Richard. The art is a digitally altered version of a photographed painting. 😊
This is amazing
Thank you kindly. 😊
You’re welcome!
A little disturbing, which the “poppy impression/human profile” accentuates rather well, but sadly makes a statement of our realities. Well done Phoebe. 🙂
Thank you, Colin. I agree this one is a little sad…
Two L’s…………..
Like it!
Lost in the writing!
My comprehension factor is AWOL. 🙂
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Speaks to me about the abuse of women.
Agree i felt same
Blood making a pattern
Sad post
It is a little sad, I agree. But I hope it didn’t depress you!
No Dear
It did not 🙂
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That’s a very interesting interpretation, John! I do agree it is a rather sad poem.
This is evocative and insightful.
Thank you, Maria. 😊
That is a very interesting visual adaptation to the poetry.
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There you go blasting WP with all of this beauty again! 🙂
Gorgeous. And the picture is perfect.
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Great verse. Epic.
Thank you, Yassy! 😊
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