the frozen sun casts its image
on the glass as if inside a mirror
as if unaccustomed to dusk
it changes what can be seen
and also what can not—
the outlines dissolve into air
is that a story or a dream
that appears misted in breath?–
a shadow of nothing
Sanaa at dVerse introduced the line messaging poem, where the last lines of each stanza form their own poem. I’m not sure mine is really a message, more like a stray thought.
Off prompt for NaPoWriMo.
K. 
It’s a message for anyone who cares to listen. The frozen sun, that’s exactly what you have painted, and the shadow of its breath.
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It’s a disturbing thought, but not so far-fetched, unfortunately.
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It works both ways well, Kerfe. It’s all an illusion … yet real enough…
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Yes, both/and. Thanks Jade.
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Like the B&W (not that dislike color), but refreshing image. Maybe that old hot/cold media notion – this being more hot because our imagination needs to participate more than if it were color. Or maybe, just me, today.
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Black and white definitely creates a different feel. I like black and white photography too.
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Love it. This sounds like a fun and interesting challenge
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Thanks. It was a good form to work with.
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The image and the phrase “frozen sun”. Immediately I am in the feeling.
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Thanks Claudia. That was my hope.
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This is excellent, Kerfe. Jane’s spot on with her comment.
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Thanks Colleen.
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It’s always a pleasure to read your poetry.
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I feel the same way about yours. By the way, that’s a great cover you created for Jude!
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Thank you, Kerfe. We’ve had so much fun creating these covers. Jude is very thoughtful about his writing. There are some great hints to the story on this cover. (wink-wink).
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He is a marvel.
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Wow. The monochrome art and the poem with its chilly core are a perfect pairing!!
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Thanks Muri. I have accumulated so much art now, there seems to be something in the archive to fit every poem.
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Love the image, Kerfe – frozen fog and forests.
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Thanks Phil. For once, the watercolor did what I wanted!
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I really like the poem that evolves out of the last lines of each stanza. It is echoed in the ethereal beauty of your paintings.
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Thanks Suzanne. This form is a good one to revisit I think.
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I love a shadow of nothing. Whispers from the Oracle.
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They are always there somewhere. Thanks Merril.
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You will like my upcoming dVerse prompt. 😉
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I look forward to it. I’m having trouble even understanding the NaPoWriMo prompts.
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Yes, I haven’t been inspired by the last few, so I not bothered that I don’t have time for them. 🙂
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Lovely! the image is so captivating – I feel like there’s a world in there to find.
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Thanks Graeme. I like when an image does that.
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Beautifully composed, Kerfe, and a perfect complement to the images!
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I love this imagery, Kerfe.
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Thanks Robbie.
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Beautiful, all. Another interesting form. A shadow of nothing sounds ominous.
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Thanks Manja. Many things sound ominous these days.
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