"Figure Eight" by Franz Kline 1952
prompt by Tess Kincaid
The Hidden One
Each insertion of ink upon her bare skin
like a mellow summer's eve slipping
in up-and-down motion.
The initial layout begins before
the long stroke of a shader makes her
one of the painted people.
Marked indelibly beyond her own skin,
defined by personal expression
wrapped tightly in potency and duration
this art on man.
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Wow, I see the invisible art
which leaves deeper marks
and the obvious tattoo
Which comes and go.
nice...the obvious is tattoos in this, but it also made me think of the cultures where this is a right of passage as well....
What a creative take on this prompt. Well done Karen. You’ve pointed up the indelibiity of this ‘art of man’ very well. I couldn’t get inspired this week for some reason, so I take my hat off to you.
This has agiven me a kind if inner tatto, which i shall wear with pride cor ever , thanks
Impressive... I love how everyone comes up with such unique and different takes on the pictures. I especially like your first stanza.
I love the way the tattoo permanently marks the skin and yet, the marks go beyond it all and, we (humans) do tend to define people by what we see. Especially our thoughts on women with tattoos.
What a great and unique take on the prompt. :)
creative indeed....thanks for sharing your words
Oh this is good. I would have been totally stumped by that prompt !!
I've been considering one...
i like the indelible part
dark feathers dead crows
Really enjoyed this unique approach to the prompt!!!!
Your poem has intimacy and is fresh. This is such a unique expression of the painting. Thank you for sharing this, Karen.
Fascinating poem! Yes, I like The Hidden One
inspirational take-I too especially like the first stanza...
Great topic! I loved reading and thinking about this.
"The Hidden One" is still hidden, isn't she? She either hides the tattoo or lets the tattoo hide her "wrapped tightly in potency and duration."
I like the feel of tattooing comparedto "a mellow summer's eve" and also the final strokes making her "one of the painted people."
Oh, I never thought of tatoos. And so lyrical - this is a little gem.
Tattoos do not bother me, as long as they are in a discreet location and of good taste. Nonetheless, your poem makes tattooing sound plumb elegant!
This is a clever take. I love the entire piece but the final two lines left me almost speechless. Great.
I felt this on my skin..so visceral..brilliant!
A very clever take on The Mag. Bravo!
Anna :o]
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