Blue Lips

Inspired by 'The Weeping Woman' (Pablo Picasso).

anguish protrudes
like crystal shards
cold, piercing
shattering silence
like banshee cries

colours drain
my sorrow grows
until at last
grey and blue
by misery
i am consumed

Author's Note

More fragmented than my poetry usually is - fun to play with, though. I suppose the more abstract type of writing suits Picasso, though.

Reviews

[Chris]

Emotion does shade our existence and flavor our sight.

[Brenda Woods]

That it does!

[piper]

Hi, I love the abstractness of this piece. The metaphors are powerful and give visual as well as emotional imagery. Beautiful and congrats on winning the contest!

[Brenda Woods]

Thank you so much!

[Chirag Kumar]

Amazing imagery here friend. Loved it :)

[Brenda Woods]

Thank you!!

[Sydney]

Very strong words here. I like how you used different types of imagery here, words that describe emotion, words that give sharp tangible imagery and the use of color all composed very eloquently. I enjoyed this thoroughly.

[Brenda Woods]

Thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[Julia Mars]

Gave me shivers!
Good work.

[Brenda Woods]

Thank you!

[Julia Mars]

You're welcome!

[Tony]

I like the imagery here. Anguish is a pretty chilly place to be-- like being caught outside in the winter.
Makes me want a spot of tea.

[Brenda Woods]

Like being caught outside in the winter - good comparison! Thank you for your kind review :)

[Matching Socks]

The style and words chosen beautifully compliment the art.

[Brenda Woods]

Ah, thank you!!

[Misery]

Very creative, a fragmented poem to compliment Picasso's surreal art.
Wonderful expression of inspiration, dear poet.

[Brenda Woods]

Thank you very much! :)

[Misery]

You're very welcome.