At dVerse Merril is hosting Poetics with an invitation to write an ekphrastic poem using one or more of five paintings provided, I chose ‘Hip, Hip hurrah’ by Peder Severin Kroyer.
dVerse Poets – Poetics – Sun, Sand, Storms, and Celebrations, Summer Ekphrastic
“In summer the song sings itself.” Wiliam Carlos Williams
The Way Of Summer There's something the way a summer sun warms a champagne afternoon and entertains with celebrating dragonflies in louder boozy buzz, while cicadas sing in unison as soft dandelion seeds ride the warm air so slowly as to be countable, and somehow the food and wine are more real, more vital than ever before, our eyes tell of meaning, of love, of healing, our stories passionate, there's something about the way a gathering warms and opens the heart in a gentle intoxication of joy. Copyright 2022 ©Paul Vincent Cannon All Rights Reserved ®️
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I love it and have been to that picnic.
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I saw you there Pat 🙂
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👍
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Well said, Paul!
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Thank you Sandy
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My pleasure. Have a good week!
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You too Sandy
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So beautifully written, Paul. I love the flow of this and the beautiful images–those celebrating dragonflies and the “gentle intoxication of joy.”
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Well said, Merril!
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😊
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This made me feel a sway in the summer sun😊👍🏻
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That is wonderful to hear 🙂
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A lovely poem, Paul.
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Thank you so much Rupali
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Oh yes… very much so. To have a meal in the garden is what summer is all about.
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couldn’t agree more, something special about that.
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I love how the lines seem to wrap around as if moving around the table.
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I love how you describe it thank you so much for that.
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What a delightful thought – much appreciated.
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Your poem’s joy flows smoothly, Paul, celebrating summer!
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We’re in winter here, so running on happy memories Lynn, enjoy yours Thank you so much.
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I love this! It immediately took me back to happy family gatherings. The William Carlos Williams quote is perfect.
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That is so good to hear Liz, a lovely outcome.
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We should have more joyful gatherings like these. Cheers!
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I couldn’t agree more Grace, so special.
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Beautifully written and engaging Paul. Love that picture which is perfect for your poem.
congrats on 3,800 followers btw🌹
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O, true? I must have a look, thank you Cindy, and thank you for your delightful response too.
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Indeed and you’re so welcome always, 💖
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Gracious as always, thank you so much Cindy
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💕❤️💕
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Ah summer… we eagerly anticipate it’s return (actually, I’ll settle for spring).
Beautiful poem, Paul, radiating the happy warmth of pleasant gatherings.
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Yes, Winter finally arrived yesterday, so I know it’s a short step to spring, I like warmth, just not the extremes of temp.
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Well penned ~ you captured the visual in words ~ very nice!
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I really appreciate that thank you so much.
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You’re most welcome 😊
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Yes, Summer is the time when the livelihood of life surrounds us and we’re drawn to celebrate life’s beauty as is.
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Yes indeed, and what joy it is.
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Many thanks once again 🙂
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Thanks for the reblog Michael.
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Beautiful! I agree with Merril’s great comment. xx Michael
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Very kind thank you xx
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Perfect poem for summer! Beautiful
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Thank you so much.
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You captured this feeling so well – I long for summer days
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Not far away 🙂
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Wow interesting
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Thank you 🙂
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