Tag: Ekphrasis
More Than These
More Than These More than Tita’s keysand the Ferris wheel birthmarkbelow my Havana Gold knee.More than secrecy,smoky Cohiba eyes,more than … More
The Forest’s Edge
I saw this painting on the top floor of the Louvre last summer, and she’s been sitting on my camera … More
The Things Unsaid
After a busy day toggling teaching and summertime parenting, I managed to find time to write a petite pen. This … More
The Magician’s Assistant
Behold!The magician’s assistant.Do not be fooled by her complexionshe is more than decoration.Tucked in the folds of her habit,the master’s … More
The Copper Scroll
As much as I resist schedules, I’m thinking Tuesday might be a lovely day to post a new Petite Pen. … More
Green Light, Go!
Green Light, Go!
In the Closet of a Stranger’s Land
My heart is a clothing bagstashed in the closet of a stranger’s land.The hung costumes attack.Treguna Mekoides and Trecorum Satis … More
Full Moon Serenade
This was created for the Late Night Poets Ekphrastic Radio show to be aired on Saturday, May 28th. So, I … More
Don’t Be Coy
A petite pen to tide over a tough Tuesday. 30 words or less to the artwork below. If you feel … More
Cosmic Grooming
A late-night petite pen request on this busy Tuesday. 15-25 words divined from the painting “Higher Self” by Spooky Girl. … More
NaPoWriMo #21~The Marginal Sea
The Marginal Sea A girl with a dragon tattoo,petite dark chocolate frame,spikes of neon blue.
A Strong Specimen
A little brevity to take us through Thursday. A petite pen request. 30 words or less to Ron Hick’s painting, … More
Full Moon Feast
Book Cover Lover
Dear Readers, This is a late-night write inspired by the artwork of Vladimir Kush. It is an adult in nature, … More
Buttonhole Flower
A bit of brevity to snack on this Thursday. A petite pen request for this painting –“Alma in Red” by … More
NaPoWriMo #2 Winter Feast
After Candlemas,my sister slips on her holly tights,buttons a branching blouse,her chest, two small plumsfit for a stocking,her toes, sleds … More
Hoarfrost
A bit of brevity for the midweek slump. This is a petite pen request for this -before service image. Write … More
The City is a Serving Tray
The boulevard is on display.The city is a serving tray. Watchtower kettle brewsa secret blend of leaves,steeps the perfect recipe. … More
Queen Conch
Give me true love’s kiss.Climb inside my conch shellto live in melded bliss.
Gray-Green
She’s a post,a steel rail;me, in another formswirled in high thread count sheets.We fucked our way through three cities,but we … More
Story Time Sunday #45
This week’s story time was inspired by a photograph of Buddhist monks attending the Makha Bucha celebrations at the Wat … More
Watercolor Woman
Tell me about your first. But she was a pathetic palette, love,a watercolor woman withdrip-dry hydrangea bush eyes,over-saturated skin,sea sponge … More
The Angel of Dread
Story Time Sunday #43
The photo that inspired today’s story was taken on January 26th in Surabaya, Indonesia. It depicts an Indonesian devotee cleansing … More