Tarkovsky-esque

spin off from conversations with Ern. Thanks for keeping it real, man!

flames and mirrors flash

windows and rain, pan on screen

reflective pools, still

lines, l o n g   d r a w i n g  gaze

light, topographic texture

shade; toxic mixture

ambient perspective

people together, alone

all moving me home

Author's Note

Reviews

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

i was just talking about Tarkovsky the other day. this movie is incredible - i know exactly the scene you are talking about - it's just breathtaking. unlike any other scene in any film ever.
this writing was a great tribute. it made me feel what i felt while watching Mirror.
how's the novel going? i'll check the next chapter soon--

[redd Brick Keshner]

Thank you Ern. Many of my moments in life are quite visual, and resemble film noire vignettes. So once in a while I take a dip in that familiar watering hole. Much a do about work, so things are going slowly. But poetry sustains me. Thanks kindly 🙏🏻

[Chris Shaw]

I am new to Tarkovsky, so thank you for introducing him and for the video posted which had some amazing visuals. Imagery has always been something I strive to get across in my own poetry. When I read, I want to see pictures. Your short three stanza poem captures perfectly images I saw in the video. Colour, shades, movement, weather, people, emotions. The first stanza is the one that spoke to me most. I admire what you have written here Freds. A word artist.

Chris

[redd Brick Keshner]

Imagery is one of the key factors in my choosing Tarkovsky as a poetic subject and catapult in the hopes of presenting a catalyst for visualisation. Most scripts would supply directions for cinematography and the chemistry between the artistic output of those involved in film making is quite poetic to observe and experience. I remember once taking instructions from the director but was deeply impressed by those given to me by the director of cinematography for a scene that would’ve taken 10 to 15 seconds at most but was filled with so much work and elements to pull off! Thanks Chris, for bringing up this aspect of the poem. I am well and truly chuffed to bits!
Freds.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

There are different methods of presenting poetry....there is the poetry captured in photographs, on canvas, with music...we are all poems in progress, revising our lives over and over again.
j.

[redd Brick Keshner]

A beautiful summation j. Thanks for gracing this scene 🙏🏻👍🏻🕊😊
Freds.

[Sami Khalil]

One of the greatest directors of cinematography; you honor him with worthy accolades. How nice of you to bring talent and support together in our modern times.

[redd Brick Keshner]

Thank you kindly 🙏🏻 honour where honour is due 👍🏻and support for art and artists all the same 🕊

[Sami Khalil]

I agree wholeheartedly. Nothing like to honor, appreciate, bring to light the worthy. You are honored too.

[redd Brick Keshner]

. . . . 🙏🏻

[Sami Khalil]

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