She gives us examples:
three ‘screen’ poems.
Each screen is made
of green leaves, emblem
of nature, of life.
In each, behind
the vibrant screen,
slowly revealed, is the death
of one much loved – presented
through light-filled screens,
which do not conceal deep pain.
A Quadrille, written for Q258: I Screen, You Screen, We All Screen ... at dVerse Poets Pub.
<3 <3 <3 Rosemary, you warm my heart with your poem. Your distillation is potent!
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DeleteI love the green emblems of life - but can see how other screens conceal that growth and vitality - Jae
ReplyDeleteSo many things are more complex than they at first appear.
DeleteAn interesting poem, Rosemary. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Deletethree screens and no shielding. Enjoyed your post.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you did.
DeleteLove the thought of those three screen poems... a triptych of words
ReplyDeleteAll by different poets, but so well chosen to go together for this prompt.
DeleteIt's much sadness when what is destined for entertainment is now for real! Nice thoughts Rosemary!
ReplyDeleteHank
Thank you, Hank.
DeleteOh yes, astutely put, Rosemary. 🤍
ReplyDeleteThank you. It's nice to think of myself as astute!
DeleteGreat poem, Rosemary.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks.
DeleteDeep. The hidden behind the screen death screened by life.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteYes. We must remain defiantly human. Enjoyed this, Rosemary 🩷
ReplyDeleteI'm glad!
DeleteThe light will always reveal, no screen can completely deny its subject, well said Rosemary.
ReplyDeleteThank you – and well said yourself, dear sir.
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