tree branches
brush the sky–brooms of
green and gold
sweeping the
cloud dust out of reach—billows
following the wind
in westward
waves that transcribe the
ruddy hues
left behind
by the last traces of sun–
the shadows deepen
into shapes
that mingle, become
lost in each
other—the
remnants of the day yielding
to sudden darkness
Frank at dVerse asked us to write poems with descriptive detail, that “motivates the reader to remember the poem and read it again.” This made me realize how little I use descriptive detail as a poetic device.
I’m not even sure what I wrote really qualifies, but it’s closer than most of my work. And I also realized this kind of poetry is very hard to illustrate, at least the way I illustrate my poems. I dug into my archives and combined a watercolor and some monoprints I did a few years ago to try to get the same feeling. You can see the components above and below.
K. 
I like the concept and how you illustrate with the layered paintings. Abstract art is very descriptive but in another way. I will not forget how you combined these and what they represent.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Jade. I used to do a lot more of this just photographing different works of art together and seeing what kind of images they made. But I also used to do a larger variety of things. If I ever get settled in a semi-permanent place again I hope to return to that.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Beautiful descriptions in your poetry of autumn and I like how you combined 2 different pieces of art to complete your imagery. Well done, Kerfe! 🍂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Jill. It’s fun to go through the box of stuff I’ve done and try to make something new…I’ve accumulated quite a lot of different pieces of work by now!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I hear you! I have several boxes myself… Repurposing is a good idea! 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, I hate to throw things out.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I love the originality of this image, “tree branches
brush the sky–brooms of
green and gold
sweeping the
cloud dust out of reach” and your artwork is such a beautiful accompaniment!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks Victoria!
LikeLike
I like the brightness of the colors and the black that seems to shine. I also like the description of the tree branches acting as a broom to sweep the sky in the wind..
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Frank. It the paper that makes the color shine, and I like the effect too.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I do love how you describe those moments of dusk through the branches until the time we plunge into darkness.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Bjorn.
LikeLike
A perfect picture.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Ken. Approaching outside my window right now.
LikeLiked by 1 person
a very interesting post- the artwork is intriguing and your poem to match – especially like
“in westward
waves “
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Laura. It was an interesting exercise for me.
LikeLike