(Inspired by all 4 images)
Confounded Sight
The flapping flight of damselfly,
a flitting ballet to human views,
but compound eyes, a survivor’s look,
they were here with dinosaurs—
what if we saw as they do,
multi-imaged with iridescent hues,
or if we flew
through space to perch–
each cherry blossom, a universe
of twinkling pollen to a bee–
and what of rivers, or oceans,
do fish tell stories of what they see,
or wonder at the human folly,
the treasures roped-rigged and hauled
from watery depths,
when all we have to do is fall,
un-winged,
into love.
For Paul Brookes’ Poetry Month Ekphrastic Challenge. You can see the art and read the other poems here.
Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
I found this mystical, then clicked onto your other post with mystical in the title
That’s funny. Great minds, Derrick. 🙂
I got “mystical” from the title of the couple in the boat sculpture in the musings post.
🙂
There are lots of details in this that I love, the association with damselflies and dinosaurs, the alliterative ‘f’ words, the ship and ocean metaphors, and that line,
when all we have to do is fall,
un-winged,
makes me think of the David Bowie line
all you have to do is win.
Which is funny, because I had a line from a song in my head too.
Thank you! I was pleased with this one, too, though it didn’t come easily.
I wasn’t thinking of the Bowie song–unless I picked it up from you. I just Goggled it because I didn’t even know which song you meant.🙂
Poetry’s not meant to be easy. This was just good.
It’s all connected, all in the stars 🙂
Thank you.
It is. 😊
Love this, Merril.
I found the image of the damselfly pleasant and piquing.
Although you have been inspired by all 4 images, to me your poem seems coloured a lot by the damselfly.
Thank you, Resa. Sometimes I take something literal the image and sometimes it’s more mood or feeling or something that reminds me of something else . . .
Cool!
We could all do with some expanded vision. And yes, the right kind of falling. (K)
Thank you very much, Kerfe.
Yes, so true.
I really like how the prompt images gave voice to questions of perspective.
Thank you so much, Liz!
You’re welcome, Merril!
This is so beautiful, Merril! Each word and line so measured and perfect! Stunning, actually. ❤️
Wow! Thank you so much, Punam! ❤️
You used all four images perfectly. This is a beautiful poem, Merril. I love that first stanza that sets the scene as we flit with the damselfly, observing…
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment, Dale. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the poem!
I did, very much so! (Course, I love pretty much everything you write 😉 ) 🧡
Awwww! 🥰
A brilliant way of interpreting and weaving all the images together, Merril!
Thank you so much, Steve! 😊
You’re welcome, Merril!