Category Archives: New Ekphrastic Poems

“The Swing” – An Ekphrastic Poem

“Fetch,” my exposed stocking commands him. Already beneath me, he shrinks lower and lower into the wet ground as gravity plays with me. I soar above him tonight; the nativity of men to my advantage. He thinks he’s in control, … Continue reading

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Ekphrastic Poem

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She should really be more careful I mean that lantern is way too close to her dress and she is trying to grab a jellyfish! Which might sting her! silly little girl she is so lucky to have me here … Continue reading

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Cigarette Lips – Poem by Sara Lyons

Cigarette Lips Remember how you would excuse yourself to smoke?  The warm dip on the couch  would take a breathe in, Relieved of the weight from holding you.  Whenever I smoke a cigarette,  I feel the weight of your body, … Continue reading

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Hunger Artist Ekphrastic Poem

By Lali Bagwell My poem is based on the Ein Hungerkünstler wire sculpture by Martin Senn. I decided to use a sonnet format with the Rhyme scheme: ABAB CDCD EFEF GG. I took inspiration from the sculpture itself, but I … Continue reading

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The Everlasting Opinion –

– By Blake Harper – The person I hate the most, but the one I know the best The one with the most negative effect on my thoughts Although others don’t think it, I do, Only me It eats me … Continue reading

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My Beautiful Baby Girl

By:Isabella Wood My beautiful baby girl I hear her cries that wake me in the night She wails for the food she need My eyes are droopy and my head is ringing I can’t stop, for my beautiful baby Girl … Continue reading

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Before the Ballet- Charlie Faler

Before the Ballet The preparation before the show Of torture and anguish, How they must be so tired and slow. They are waiting, ready for their chance To shine as the star their parents assured them That they very well … Continue reading

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Christina’s World Ekphrastic Poem

Looking out in the distance where she intends to go She stretches out an arm An overcast sky is above with Christina down below She crawls to the grey house across the empty, gold, and grassy field Dirtying her pale … Continue reading

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Summer Shadows

Three figures all crowned with hats, their shadows stretching across the sand. The water color feels like a memory The oldest sits, while the others stand. All grounding with earth. The middle child leans slightly, touching something beyond our view, … Continue reading

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Avery Cabe Blog Post 1

The Ballerina So silently put,   that amort face that is only seen behind the curtains   before the show begins.   No sighs are made as the pins poke   through her costume   with no regard for her nascent skin.   No winces … Continue reading

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