al fresco

al fresco - open air theatre.

Photo By Robby Batte at ShutterBatte Photography

al fresco

What mode is presented thine muse

upon gathering this backdrop's palette?

For the tone is abstract by pondering,

Its collodian color balance 

could not have been

more perfect.

How now decide this display?

Thou gradients don the heavens; 

thou divine disport candidly captures 

a moment stilled by the imagination.

How palatial placed cedars 

grace their audience aromatic

without facade beyond the bovine grazing.

This scene will certainly not fold.

How did you conspire with moon

to cross above table before the stars arrived?

Its cameo is certain to be obvious.

Were it to be dead center stage,

I suppose mine eyes

would not precipitate the way

they are threatening to now.

Author's Note

This photo was taken by my nearly lifelong friend Robbie Batte. He shares my love for our area with a similar passion. He has the blessed talent of capturing its grace in stills where I attempt its expressions in verse. Please visit the link I included above the photograph. It would definitely be worth reviewing. Cheers!

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

The poem compliments with the beauty of this photo for both are natural and beautiful. An inspiration to visit your page...Wonderful...:).............

[m.s.early]

Thank you so much Sami :)

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:).......................

[Blue]

Whoa... I love the classic touch to this beautiful poem, Silver. The picture is lovely, too, and I can say your words did it justice.

[m.s.early]

Thank you Azrel for the kind thoughts :)

[Frieda P]

The poetry and photo are both breathtaking....love your quirky flourish of Shakespearean spin on this one, made it all the more alluring xavier.

[m.s.early]

Thank you Frieda. You're the only person I enjoy having the word "quirky" used on me lol. I really do take it as a compliment :)

[Frieda P]

Ha ha It was most certainly a compliment my friend! Quirky= great in my book. ;-)

[LadyAnn68]

This sounds out of the great Shakespeare...very beautifully spoken...

[m.s.early]

Thank you LadyAnne. I was going for kind a contemporary play on that language. :)

[Mia Sparrow]

the first stanza delineates the abstract beauty of the twilight sky in the photograph. it's rare to see a violet-hued sky surrounding a vibrant early moon above the blue sky of which dusk has not yet touched. it's like seeing three different time zones at once. your poetry faithfully depicts the lovely scene.

[m.s.early]

Such an elegant review, Mia. it nearly pales the poem. You are very observant. A sunset like that is rare. It was uniquely captured moment. Thank you for your review :)

[Mia Sparrow]

getting there beneath such a sky would be transcending.

[Claire in VA]

This lovely write accompanies a just-as-lovely photo
of beautiful rural Virginia. This poem has a new feel
and flair to it. I love your change-ups. I have missed
you here at WC of late, and I'm sure that others have
as well, but I understand that you have been busy
especially with the details of the clock tower. I am
glad that you and your writing have returned.
Superior Write!

[m.s.early]

Thank you Claire. You have always have such stirring and encouraging thoughts :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Shakespearean language with a modern flair - and great imagery too! The photo is breathtaking, and your words compliment it beautifully, Xavier.

[m.s.early]

Thank you for appreciating, Rita. That's what I was going for :)

[Lyn Anderson]

I think this is a great tribute piece, although, for me, the the thous and mines are a little formal -- to each thine own -- btw don't be a stranger, haven't seen you poke your head around my pieces in a bit --

[m.s.early]

Thank KL. I been away this weekend getting caught up on errands. Expect me soon :)