A ‘waltz wave’ poem
fierce
pounding
rocks
his chest;
hot flush spread-
ing o-
ver...
oh, don't
look away-
don't- hesitate...
no, no- she's
waiting
for...
hoping
those flowers
are for
her-
just- let...
go
d’Verse poetics prompt: An artist gets his due
At d’Verse, we are encouraged to write poems inspired by one of five paintings by Norwegian artist Thorvald Hellesen (1888 โ 1937). Click here to see all five paintings.
Let’s write poetry together!
When it comes to partnership, some humans can make their lives alone – it’s possible. But creatively, it’s more like painting: you can’t just use the same colours in every painting. It’s just not an option. You can’t take the same photograph every time and live with art forms with no differences.
–Ben Harper (b. 1969)
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The Skeptic's Kaddish ๐ฎ๐ฑ 
I like that you took angst and really showed the inner torture of such awkward moments.
๐๐๐ป Paul ๐๐ป๐
If he keeps them behind his back he doesn’t have to decide right away if she is the right person to receive them. He should just trust his gut.
๐๐๐ป Christine ๐๐ป๐ ~ true!
This is such a good take on the portrait David ๐น๐น๐น
๐ค๐๐ป Ange ๐๐ป๐ค ~ thanks!
I love the inspiration you drew here David โ an effective and well written piece my friend, with nice romantic energy! ๐๐๐ผโ๐ผ
๐๐๐ป Rob ๐๐ป๐
Oh those sharp line breaks really mimic the racing heart and emotions…
๐๐๐ป Mish ๐๐ป๐
Written from experience?? The Waltz Wave was a great choice for this one!
๐๐๐ป Muri ๐๐ป๐
Love the Hellesenโs fellow with the flowers restored, in your poem at least. I donโt like Cubism stuff. But with your imagination they might lead to something rewarding.
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๐๐๐ป Jim ๐๐ป๐ ~ merรงi beaucoup!
Great poem. The line breaks are inspired.
โค๏ธ๐๐ป Misky ๐๐ปโค๏ธ ~ thanks!