Colleen’s #TankaTuesday Ekphrastic prompt, a painting by John Waterhouse, reminded me very much of the paintings Jane Dougherty used to provide for her writing prompts. And so, as I did for those paintings, I created a collage response and consulted the Collage Box Oracle. A badger’s hexastitch was the result.
outside
the rules of time
matter gathers stories
of reimagined light
dreamed into the
beyond
Also linking to dVerse OLN.
K. 
Kerfe, I see this as two distinct halves but welded into a solid circuit in the center. The Oracle is showing us the way…
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She dies her best. Thanks Jade.
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You’re welcome.
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Very cool, Kerfe! “matter gathers stories” LOVE it! 🙂
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Thanks Yvette.
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“stories of reimagined light” – yes, I like that thought!
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Thanks Charlotte. Me too.
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The big bang of poetry!
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Indeed. Thanks Colleen.
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I like the idea of reimagined light! It makes me think of a kaleidoscope and how the light is reimagined with each twist and color! 💓
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Thanks Tricia–that’s a perfect analogy.
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Welcome! 💖
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Very interesting concept! Great poem.
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Thanks Dwight.
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I love it. But that little phrase that I need to know more about is: “consulted the Collage Box Oracle”. I am very curious to know more of this oracle and how it is employed and how I can get one for myself!!
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Just cut words from old books and magazines and put them in a box. Then keep pulling them out until a message forms. I’ve been collecting words for years, so I have a good selection.
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I love your take on these pictures, Kerfe. It is dreamy and mystical.
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Thanks Robbie. I really like this type of art and was happy to see Colleen had chosen it.
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A fascinating concept, powerful words, transcending the idea of tanka…outside
the rules of time…brilliant
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Thanks Ain.
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I love the collage, especially the orb of light – and the thoughts which sprang from it!
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Thanks Ingrid. Anytime I can bring in the cosmos is good for me!
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And as you always do, the words create pictures that spin off into the stratosphere to be pondered, like stars.
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Thanks Jane. I like the idea of words creating stars.
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Only the best ones do that.
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Beyond time, all the stories of imagined light. Yes, I love that. I thought of Jane’s prompts with this image, too.
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What else is there to see I wonder? Jane always found the best images.
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Yes–she still does!
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Beautifully written. ❤
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Thanks!
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You’re welcome.
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Love the collage, the Waterhouse, and the words with which you take us further. Excellent work with the tanka.
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Thanks. A magical painting is always a good starting point.
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This is incredibly dreamy and mystical! Love that collage! 😀
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Thanks Sanaa.
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Wow! I love the collage, this reminds me I should go back to my studio! And the poem is just perfect!
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Thanks Elizabeth. You should!
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I find this absolutely fascinating!
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Thanks Lillian.
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I love the collage, Kerfe, and the poem, very creative. By the way, I also really enjoyed your work in The Anthropocene Hymnal. I come back to it regularly! JIM
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Thanks Jim. I have my own copy, but haven’t had a chance to do a close reading yet. Soon!
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Aaah, beautiful, Kerfe. I love where you took this. Fabulous collage and poem. And the image does remind me of Jane’s blog. 🙂
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Thanks Diana. This is a great prompt image–excellent responses all around.
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And so different from each other. I really enjoyed reading them.
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nice! i really like your callage, and your poem, very well done!
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Thanks Phillip.
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Kerfe, your creativity always takes me to infinity and beyond! I love the idea of a collage box!! The collage is like a vision board for your poem. I love these John Waterhouse paintings. I really connect with different artwork and adding a poetic interpretation seems the right thing to do. You’ve outdone yourself this week. ❤
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Thanks Colleen. It was an excellent choice of art, as has been reflected in the responses I’ve seen. I’ve missed Jane’s painting prompts, so this was especially welcome.
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I love writing poetry inspired by art. This is my new passion. Who knew it would be so satisfying?
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Do you know about Visual Verse and The Ekphrastic Review? They have monthly/biweekly ekphrastic challenges.
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No! I need to look them up. Thanks for the information. ❤️
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You’re welcome. I enjoy it, even when my poems are not chosen for publication.
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Yes, I know how that is. Me too! It’s all good. We’ll continue to practice until we excell! ❤
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Wow. I love the collage and the poem is brilliant. I love how it all goes with the painting, and beyond.
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Thanks D. The painting is full of mystery.
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Yep.
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I can feel how stories are captured… to me it’s a lot about our fantasy and dreams.
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I think you are right, Bjorn, thanks.
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I love this repurposing, very clever Kerfe!
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Thanjs Kate.
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Wonderful lines and imagery. Well done! 💕🙂
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Thanks Harmony.
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Mystically beautiful.
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Thanks Jude.
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Such a pleasure K.
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