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An Ekphrastic Poetry Collection for NaPoWriMo 2022

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Comment from karenina
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Yes. Yes, oft times the beauty is even more profound in the absence of color! This is written beautifully, with the perfect image! Our imaginations fill in the hue!

Karenina

 Comment Written 12-May-2022

reply by the author on 12-May-2022
    Thank you so much, Karenina :)
    Glad you could see that too!
    Best wishes, Debra x
reply by karenina on 12-May-2022
    Your poetry made it crystal clear!
Comment from ~Dovey
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Hi Debra,

I love sunflowers. The black and white contrast to the golden sunflower does indeed lend itself to masterpiece quality.

Good luck in the contest.

Kim

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2022

reply by the author on 05-Apr-2022
    Thank you so much, Kim, for your kind feedback and good luck wishes.
    Kindest regards as always, Debra :)
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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Fine words to describe this wonderful flower as it has been captured in a traditional black and white photograph, a magical write Debra, much enjoyed, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2022

reply by the author on 04-Apr-2022
    Thank you so much, Dolly, for your lovely feedback. Best wishes as always, Debra :) x
Comment from Gloria ....
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I really enjoy your creative process on this write. Tis true that the beauty existing in full colour, is also very apparent in black and white.

Excellent entry into your book, and many thanks for sharing. :))

Gloria

 Comment Written 03-Apr-2022

reply by the author on 04-Apr-2022
    Thank you so much, Gloria :)
    Best wishes as always, Debra x
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
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Brilliance
by Debra White

Beautiful presentation and imagery. Good syllables count and connection between lines. Good luck in the contest!

Gypsy hugs

 Comment Written 03-Apr-2022

reply by the author on 04-Apr-2022
    Thank you, Gypsy, for your kind feedback and good luck wishes. I appreciate both!
    Best wishes as always, Debra x
Comment from juliaSjames
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Hello Debra

I love the elegant composition of your write, fitting complement for the lovely illustration. As I pondered its message, the words of an old old song came to mind "Darling you are growing older
Silver threads among the gold" Our essence remains the same, regardless of its packaging.

I wish you well in the contest with this lovely, confident poem.

Stay safe and blessed

Julia

 Comment Written 03-Apr-2022

reply by the author on 04-Apr-2022
    Thank you, Julia, for your lovely feedback. I really appreciate your thoughts.
    Best wishes, Debra x
Comment from Father Flaps
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Hi Debra,
This poem makes me think of the opening scenes of "The Wizard of Oz". They are in faded black & white. After Dorothy gets caught by the tornado, she winds up in the land of Oz. When she opens the door, there is such brilliant color. The Munchkins are hiding among the flowers.
So, as I look at this photo, I wonder why it's presented in black & white. It must be because of the contrast. The photographer wants to put our imagination to work, coloring the sunflower to its real state. Or, perhaps, if captured in film, the sunflower can't boast its beauty. Only when it's free, can it glow with color.
As you put it, the sunflower is still "a masterpiece", whether "real or imagined".
Nicely penned 5-7-5 for the contest! Good Luck!
Hugs,
Kimbob

 Comment Written 03-Apr-2022

reply by the author on 04-Apr-2022
    Hey Kimbob, thank you so much for your detailed feedback - I love where this little 5/7/5 took you! Thank you also for the good luck wishes for the contest, I appreciate it :)
    Sending my best, Debra x
Comment from royowen
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Yes I don't think colour can diminish the intricacy and delicacy of a flower, it's still a thing of beauty and creative wonder, this is beautifully written Debra, well done, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 03-Apr-2022

reply by the author on 03-Apr-2022
    Hello Roy,
    Thank you for your kind feedback, I appreciate you :)
    Best wishes as always, Debra
reply by royowen on 03-Apr-2022
    Blessings Roy
Comment from jessizero
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I've been seeing that word "ekphrastic" a lot lately, but I didn't really understand it. I'm not sure I do now, but this poem was very pretty. And, yes, it is still a work of art.

 Comment Written 03-Apr-2022

reply by the author on 03-Apr-2022
    Thank you for your kind feedback. Best wishes, Debra :)