The Gift of Tears At panic's valley, penchant's peak... ...what you would hide her art will seek as mirror in which you reveal what she has found and knows you feel... ...confusion as the frame of fear surrounding what within is clear... ...the azure of an endless sky where clouds are merely passing by and songs of love are softly heard as sun unseen by light inferred that whitens billows even more of lifting shrouds becoming door through which you'll pass as you accept the gift of tears that she has wept. Portly Bard Portly Bard: Prefers to craft with sole intent... of verse becoming complement... ...and by such homage being lent... ideally also compliment. Ekphrastic joy comes not from praise for words but from returning gaze far more aware of fortune art becomes to eyes that fathom heart. ** Editor's note: This poem is from a very special collaboration between Portly Bard and Lorette. The book, Thinking Inside the Box, features a dialogue in poetry and art, with ekphrastic pairings and a back and forth discussion between the artists on the meaning of painting, poetry, and life. You can get a full colour hardback or paperback copy at Amazon by clicking on the cover image below. You can also get a completely free digital copy by scrolling down. When we created this project, we wanted to make it accessible to anyone who was interested in looking at it, as well as having a coffee table and shelf version. FREE EBOOK VERSION- help yourself, enjoy! ![]()
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February 2025
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