 Two Figures, by Francis Bacon (Britain, b. Ireland). 1953. A Clear Image Is Not Available
I will decide this one is different. I will say the teeth, this time, are bared in ecstasy. I will glory in the respectable bed, the clean white sheets, the pillowcases. Let the exhausted ghosts rest. The source of light, I say, is the sex-- is soul upon soul-- is innocent flesh, innocently held in a firm dark box of rapture, floorless, floating. Shirley Glubka This was written in response to the surprise ekphrastic challenge on sex and art. Shirley Glubka is a retired psychotherapist, the author of three poetry collections, a mixed genre collection, and two novels. The Bright Logic of Wilma Schuh (novel, Blade of Grass Press, 2017) is her latest. Shirley lives in Prospect, Maine with her spouse, Virginia Holmes. Website: http://shirleyglubka.weebly.com/ Online poetry at The Ekphrastic Review here and at 2River View here and at The Ghazal Page here and here.
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Your review of A Clear Image is Not Available beautifully captures the emotional intensity and complexity of Shirley Glubka’s work. I love how you delve into the way the poem explores difficult themes with both rawness and grace, especially the nuanced way it conveys the power of imagery and language. Your thoughtful analysis of the interplay between the poem’s visual and emotional elements enhances the reader’s understanding, making this review a valuable resource for anyone wanting to connect more deeply with the work. Great insight and a well-written critique! Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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