Eyes Averted

Fully exposed.
Beauty to behold
if eyes stay focused.

     Round.
          Firm.
               Lust
rous.

Iridescent caress.

                    Pearls surely do stand out

despite their surroundings.


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From "Quickly's Winter Doldrums" - Jan. 4, 2016:

Responding to Art

Ekphrasis: “Description” in Greek.     An ekphrastic poem is a vivid description of a scene or, more commonly, a work of art. Through the imaginative act of narrating and reflecting on the “action” of a painting or sculpture, the poet may amplify and expand its meaning.

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There’s more on the subject here:     “Notes on Ekphrasis” Poets.org

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I use the term a lot more loosely.  As in–any artistic response to a work of art. If the Grecian Urn reminds you–suddenly–of Aunt Marie’s knick knack shelf, and you write about your six-year-old self looking up at all the magic:  that works for me.