I wrote this for Colleen’s poetry challenge then realised I’d done it wrong on two counts—it’s a nonette, not an etheree, and I didn’t use synonyms. I’m tired. Here it is anyway, and I’ll write another poem for the challenge. The painting is by Evelyn de Morgan.
Night colour creeps among evening trees,
seeps into the dark ocean green,
filling hollows where the sun
had shone with softest grey.
Dove and pigeon-plumed
night falls silent
as fox pads,
owl flight,
sleep.
Beautiful nonette, Jane. Your introductory comment made me laugh.
That painting is certainly colorful and intriguing.
Thank you 🙂 I love her paintings. The colours are always beautiful. I’ll try another poem for Colleen later.
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‘Wrong’ or not, the imagery is still beautiful. Dove and pigeon plumed – a perfect description
Thank you! I’m really knackered at the moment. Autumn doesn’t agree with me.
It’s the dark mornings! So hard to get up. And the prospect of chilly, gloomy days here. Definitely saps the energy
I’m dreading it already.
This is so beautiful, Jane. I will have to look up the Nonette form. ❤
Thank you! The nonette is exactly the same as an etheree except it tops at nine syllables instead of ten.
Ohhhh, I like that. We might have to add that form in the new year. 😀 Thanks, Jane.
You really will be the syllable poetry blog 🙂 There’s the shadorma too.
They both sound fabulous. I’ll add them the first of the year. Yes, I do love syllabic poetry and it all works for me. 😀
If I think of any more I’ll pass them on 🙂
Sounds great. If we’re going to do it, we might as well do it. LOL! 😀
the whole hog 🙂
LOL! Why not? 😀
🙂
Still, definitely well worth the effort!
Thanks Ken! I rather like it too, even if it is off-prompt 🙂
I love the Nonet, one of my favourite forms of verse. Right or wrong it works and the painting is wonderful!
Thank you! I love her paintings.
Absolutely gorgeous 💜
They are 🙂
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It winds down just like drifting to sleep. And wonderful painting! (K)
Thanks! I was hoping that came over. Her colours are always gorgeous.
I’ll have to look at more of her work.
She was an interesting person. I like how her women look as though they could punch you in the face if the need arose, not like the women painted by the male Pre-Raphs who all look consumptive.
Strength in beauty.
Exactly.
Whether wrong or not, it is beautiful!
Thanks Michelle 🙂