A rainbow's delight

2/16/2021

Author Colleen Chesebro offers another #Poetry challenge and invites us to use the #ekphrastic style. This is my first attempt to write an ekphrastic poem, and I'm not sure I've captured its intent. Perhaps you'd like to join me in this effort, and if so, click on Colleen's name and you'll be taken to her website.

Using a haiku form, here's my poem:

22 Comments

Colleen Chesebro link

2/16/2021 06:46:39

Gwen, this is a lovely senryu haiga. The psychology of color affects our perceptions of this image. How do the colors affect your word selection? I like how you picked up on the waterfall by using the word passion. The flow of water is so mesmerizing. Excellent. <3

Gwen M Plano

2/16/2021 15:12:10

Thank you, Colleen. The colors stir romance and possibility. It's magical in that setting. 💗

D.L. Finn

2/16/2021 13:13:01

Beautiful Gwen. I love the flow like the picture of the last line,"as passion surges." It was clever how you captured held rainbow which had a different meaning than holding the umbrella:)

Gwen M Plano

2/16/2021 15:14:00

Thank you so much, Denise. I'm so happy you caught that. 😊

Harmony Kent link

2/17/2021 03:14:59

A powerful and moving piece, Gwen. Love it :)

Gwen M Plano

2/17/2021 07:23:22

Thank you, Harmony. Short and sweet. 💗

Staci Troilo link

2/17/2021 05:23:38

Beautifully done, Gwen.

Gwen M Plano

2/17/2021 07:25:08

Thanks so much, Staci. 💗

Mae Clair link

2/17/2021 07:13:15

I don't understand all the various forms of poetry and verse, but I do know I found this exquisite, Gwen. Well done!

Gwen M Plano

2/17/2021 07:24:37

Thank you so much, Mae. I often feel overwhelmed by how little I know about poetry, but I do enjoy it very much.

Marcia Meara link

2/17/2021 09:24:33

I don't even know what that kind of poetry IS, much less how to do it properly, Gwen. All I do know is that your verse is lovely, and fits perfectly with the beautiful image! Great job, from my perspective! :D

Gwen M Plano

2/17/2021 11:48:41

Thanks so much, Marcia. I hope your area is snow-free. We've been deluged with snow and temps in the single digits. It's unprescedented in our area. 😊

Marcia Meara link

2/17/2021 11:53:28

It was 82 degrees here yesterday, and though it's only going to the high 70s today (cloudy out), I'm pretty sure we will be snow-free. :D Thanks for checking though. Stay warm and SAFE, my friend! :) <3

John Howell link

2/17/2021 11:19:39

Some favorite word in this one Gwen. Passion and moist can't be beat.

Gwen M Plano

2/17/2021 11:50:52

Oh goodness, I think I'm blushing. I'm so glad you liked it, John. 😊

Diana Peach link

2/18/2021 17:21:39

Beautiful take on the prompt, Gwen.

Gwen M Plano

2/19/2021 13:58:25

Thank you so much, Diana. 💗

Jill Weatherholt link

2/19/2021 17:35:53

Beautiful, Gwen! xo

Jan Sikes

2/20/2021 14:20:41

I love this, Gwen. It's very sensual!

Henry Chukwuma link

2/21/2021 23:51:05

What an emotional pour of feelings!

sally cronin link

2/22/2021 01:26:06

Wonderful Gwen.. really captured the essence of the image ♥

mark bierman link

2/24/2021 19:09:46

I wish you could hear me applauding across the miles, Gwen. :)

A rainbow's delight

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