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Quinky Dink - The Scream
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Quinky Dink - The Scream |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
Quinky Dink - The Scream Nameless skies sully a midday sun Tingeing another despotic day Despair distorts her face as she runs For Mrs. Grey is in the Goons` way Not just hope dies in dead water towns Dirt holes wrapped in lies and corruption Run by delusional fools and clowns Who find Mrs. Grey a disruption Are you afraid of clowns, Mrs. Grey? Are you afraid? You should be Terror distorts her face as she runs And she screams the screams that have no sounds Bad men with big hats and little guns Follow as doggedly as bloodhounds She is tired and weak but still runs fast Away from bad men with no names Mrs. Grey, how much longer can you last Opposing them in their twisted games? Are you going to a better place, Mrs. Grey? Are you going? It would appear that way |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
You got me running alongside Mrs. Grey and trying to help her lose the "Bad men with big hats and little guns." I like this grit. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
Edvard Munch, the painter of `The Scream` inspired me to write this poem. I tried to capture the artist`s tormented psyche on paper. Perhaps my fellow poets could tell me how they interpret `The Scream` by Munch. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I'm not familiar with "The Scream" Earl. I think your writing here is superb. I was able to use all kinds of imagination of my own to answer the great metaphoric ambiguity. Even though I didn't know I was still able to enjoy. Eric I just looked it up and yes, I am familiar with that painting....I've seen it many times in different avenues of media....It's very famous. |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
This piece sort of reads like a Stephen King novel... which says a lot I think. It also helps to know where you're coming from, but I don't think it is necessary in order to recognize the quality of your work here. I give this one a  "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Wonderful writing, sure does capture the gripping scenes with great words. It painted the picture so very well. "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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Eusta B. Mae Senior Member
since 2010-05-03
Posts 903 |
Earl-Good write...I was running too! Reminds me of dreams/nightmares I've had.It was a troubling touch you made here. ebm |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
What an interesting, unique take on the well-known painting! Munch must have known his stuff because every time I stumble across a print of it, I feel unsettled, nervous- it`s not a pleasant painting, but a powerful one. So is this poem powerful! I recently wrote a piece that alluded to Botticelli`s `Primavera`...I`m with you, re: The great masterpieces are an endless source of idea.  . Best~ Amaryllis |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
EB...I found it interesting in the painting that there was no "texture" to speak of on anything except the water...as if it were the feared resting place and everything else was a tentitive blur. You captured that hovering above the eventual outcome quite well in your offering. kewl stuff guy |
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s1nfully_1nn0c3nt Senior Member
since 2003-10-26
Posts 1105Watertown, NY |
An interesting take on a interesting artist and his painting. Enjoyed this. -Trina. |
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Wowowowowowowow! I have always loved that painting in a mesmerizing kind of way and you have done it justice with an excellent story behind the picture. Incorporating clowns into it is genius. For many people clowns are actually objects of terror. The way you put it all together in that particular structure is very, very well thought out. It is actually the best poem I've read in months. Very nice work... |
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Yuka Member
since 2010-08-19
Posts 71china |
A special interpretation of ¡°The Scream¡±, with a poetic end. "Evil is just what is positive"-- perhaps it¡¯s the true portrays of Edvard Munch |
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