It was like
watching
‘Jackson Pollock’
Creating a ‘drip painting’...
Energizing every inch
of the forest-floor,
Without his usual
easel, palette and brushes...
The haze of the dusk
With a brush of it's own
Rode along; dabbled in water
Inky blue color gently
splattered...gently
glided into the pool,
pinning the edges...
Silvery moon light swooped down
Into the water perforating the trees
The moans of the breeze wandered;
Spilled softly over the brook,
Spilled softly over the brook,
...shadows lengthened,
Stirred the anesthetic reclines
of the silhouettes.
A masterpiece
of the ‘drip’ painting evolved...
of the ‘drip’ painting evolved...
Like a luminous pearl
The brook shimmered
Night still juvenile, dazzled
The brook shimmered
Night still juvenile, dazzled
Under the pretty moonlight!
A repost! This was written about two years back.
oh i love the allusion to the pollock painting...that is so cool...nice energy too...the night dipping in to kiss the treetops...that whole stanza...love it much...smiles.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Brian...!! I am pleased this managed to engage your attention... smiles.
DeleteWell, I love Pollock and wonderful to see him in nature - thanks much for the insight - thanks too for participating in the prompt. Karin - http://Manicddaily.wordpress.com.
ReplyDeleteKarin, I am pleased you have enjoyed all parts of the narrative...I wish I could tell you how thrilled I am with your visit.. thanks a ton...:)
DeleteBeautiful poem. A painting in words.
ReplyDeleteLovely to see you here and get your feedback, Saru... :)))) Much thanks!!
DeleteIts a pleasure to see you here... always... Laurie! Many thanks!:))
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Panchali. I am a Pollock fan, and it seems you are too. I was struck by the beauty of
ReplyDelete"Panoramic night swooped down
Into the water kissing the tree-tops"
Just lovely evocative writing which plays on the readers emotion as it sets the scene... There is SO much beauty under the moonlight.
Mary, I am so glad you enjoyed this effort. Honestly, there's so much beauty in moonlight. Thanks for the visit... :))))
DeleteThat must have been a stirring sight ~ Like the drip painting imagery ~
ReplyDeleteYour comment has delighted me completely...Heaven!!:) Thanks a bunch!
DeleteThat is a wonderful painting in verse. Thanks,
ReplyDeleteThank you for such a lovely comment, Mark... and for coming by... :)))
DeleteSimply awesome
ReplyDeleteThanks Shaivi!I feel so pleased... :)))
DeleteLoved the vivid imagery
ReplyDeleteThank you, Deepak. I appreciate it very much.... :))
DeleteAnother gem from your chest! I loved everything here, the images, the allusion in the beginning and the words but the third stanza is magical. Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteAwww. thank you, Sayantini. Yes a mere superficial glance does not do justice to any landscape- there is so much life quivering under cover and overt as well! :)))
DeleteGoogle comes in handy much more beautiful with a quick reference to see the fuller beauty lovely indeed.
ReplyDeleteThanks for that beautiful comment, Kate.I am sure, this poem made you google on Pollock...:) Internet has made life so simple and easy. Thanks a lot!
DeleteBut, I read your poem just now abd just coldn't post my comment on discus.
So, here it is:
Amazing..The deep lake inside seems undisturbed..even when the wind trying to shatter the peace within..Interesting how the minds hold on to the calm...:) Very beautiful write!
Thanks Panchali that is lovely comment love ya friend. I am going to try to add in Google comments if I can do it and keep the lovely comments that are already there from Disqus. That was a mistake going the Disqus way.
DeleteI could visualize the entire painting being done before my eyes.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit and feedback, Kalpana. I appreciate it very much.... :))
Deletehow aesthetic!! comparing the night time forest scene to a drip painting...wow! i love the visualization u provide with ur words...they have such a panoramic effect!
ReplyDeleteYou have grasped the point exactly as I wanted it to be grasped, Princess. Thanks a lot for that wonderful compliment. :))
DeleteI love Jackson Pollock's work! And I love your beautiful phraseology here.
ReplyDeleteRosemary, I am also a big fan of his work. The word 'Phraseology' whipped up my spirit...many thanks!!!!:))
DeleteLovely lines and parallels with the drip painting !
ReplyDeleteGood to see you after a long time, themoonstone :) Thanks for the beautiful comment. :)
Deletelove the interconnections of meaning and imagery here. The links between Pollock's work, wider nature and emotion are so beautifully evoked.
ReplyDeleteHow well you have summarized what I was trying to say...! I feel so pleased... :)))
DeleteThank you for such a lovely comment, thecheesewolf :)
Truly fantastic...it dripped with imagery! Wonderful writing.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy you enjoyed this, Sherri. Thanks for the wonderful feedback. I appreciate it very much.... :))
Deletebeautiful words....lovely lines!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kalyan, for your visit and feedback. I appreciate it very much.... :))
DeleteHad a wonderful read :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed, Simran. Thank you for dropping in and the feedback, sweetheart... :)))
DeleteLove how you incorporated the work of Pollock in this beautiful poem. Great piece, Panchali.
ReplyDeleteGood to have you here after a long gap, Lisa. Thanks for your encouraging words...means a lot to me. I feel so pleased :)
DeleteSuch incredibly beautiful writing. Love the idea of dusk painting the scene - as it does! Great concept!
ReplyDeleteYou have painted a picture with words :) lovely
ReplyDeleteYou have painted picture with words :) lovely
ReplyDeletemoonlight...such a painter :) and I agree with cheesewolf, I liked the connection of Pollocks work with nature and emotion...
ReplyDeleteBoth image and words are so beautiful! A moonlight pond in the woods? What could be more spectacular? Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty! Enjoyed reading this!
ReplyDeleteA Pollock painting of drip and dry gives that 'movement' effect! You created that effect in your poem with reference to it. It makes it out alive. Great write Panchali!
ReplyDeleteHank
this is so beautiful :)
ReplyDeletePanchali this poem is simply amazing. The rhythm and the imagery are mesmerising! loved it.
ReplyDeleteA surreal beauty here! :)
ReplyDeletewell, you painted beautifully with words...lovely.
ReplyDeleteLovely to see you again Panchali :-) This I read and read and enjoyed- thank you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem.
ReplyDeletePanchali this is so beautiful I don't even know what to say I loved every word, divine =)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful image ..is this hand painted?
ReplyDelete-Pramod.
Panchalidi, you always play with words and create a wonderful visual picture..love it..
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ...Twas like being there in the silence!
ReplyDeleteLove strokes of painting through words, Panchali:)
ReplyDeleteHi Panchali! Lovely poem! I am requesting permission to post this poem on a site giving you full credit and a link to your blog. Please email me.
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