
Le Pho (1907-2001), Tulipes, mimosas et iris dans un vase (Tulip, mimosa and iris in a vase) (1958), gouache on silk laid down on board
For your Poetics prompt today, I would like you to select one of the artworks I have included in this post, or you may peruse Sunnyside’s selection here. Once you have selected an artwork, write a poem blending ekphrasis and theme(choose one from the list).
- ekphrasis: a literary description of or commentary on a visual work of art
- theme: a subject or topic of discourse or of artistic representation
- women
- flowers
- landscapes
- family
If you’re new, here is how to join us:
- Write a poem in response to the prompt.
- Enter your name and a link directly to the post containing your poem into Mr. Linky. Remember to check the box to accept use/privacy policy.
- Read other poets’ work as they enter their links into Mr. Linky. Check back as more will be added.
- Please link back to dVerse from your post.
- Have a wonderful time!🎉
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Le Pho: Still Life With Yellow Roses

pleasing arrangement
these flowers posed perfectly
exquisite colors
roses build balanced beauty
symmetry in the design
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Nghệ thuật Lê Phổ
Cheryl I like this poem! It is beautiful! ❤
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just as lovely as the painting. ❤
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Thank you!
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I appreciate your comment
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Lovely arrangement of words.
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Wonderful piece Cheryl, well written — it breaths with life… 👍🏼✌🏼
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Thank you!
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A painting and a poem of colour and symmetry – short, sweet and ekphrastic, Cheryl!
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Thanks Kim
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You’re most welcome, Cheryl!
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Beautiful painting and poem.
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Merci Sadje
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🙏🏼👍🏼
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Indeed a pleasing flower arrangement.
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Love the painting
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Fits the picture so well!
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So nicely described.
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Thank you!
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I love your tanka!
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Thanks so much!
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