Cosmic dust- an ekphrasis

Cosmic dust’- my artwork featuring acrylic fluid art and spray painting that forms the base of the poem.

Touch this
Dark melancholy,
With those pale
Fingertips.
Whisper the words
Of silence,
With your
Sanguine ruby lips.

Bring colour
To the darkness,
Greens, yellows,
Reds and strands.
Touch this void
Of vacuum,
With your
Gentle, healing hands.

And in your eyes
Hold the stars,
But, there’s no need
To rehearse.
Let’s fall and rise
Like cosmic dust,
Cause we’re the universe.

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  1. I will treasure your reply. If I could make you do that in these difficult times…well I too am smiling. Be well and creative always!

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    1. Shanyu says:

      And that’s how we change the world one smile at a time! Cheers!
      Be well and keep writing friend. Always.

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  2. I love the pairing of the poetry and image. They create a wonderfully binary star solar system together.

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    1. Shanyu says:

      Thank you so very much J! That is so kind of you to say. Thank you. Have a wonderful day

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      1. You’re most welcome, Shanyu. Have a wonderful evening and day tomorrow as well.

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      2. Shanyu says:

        Likewise my friend ☺️

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  3. jonicaggiano says:

    This is truly beautiful. I love your artwork as well.

    The entire poem is gorgeous but the first stanza is my favorite. Just beautifully crafted.
    Love ❤️ Joni

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    1. Shanyu says:

      Thank you so very much friend. I’m so glad you like this piece. Thank you.
      If you don’t mind, I’ll just attach a link to one of my favourite poems here. Please do let me know how you like it.
      https://shanyu.blog/2020/08/20/i-became-a-verse/
      Love,
      S.

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      1. jonicaggiano says:

        I will take a look now. Thank you for the link my friend. Have an amazing day. Love ❤️ Joni

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  4. vintageblack says:

    Wooooooooooooooooooow. Wordsgasm. 🙂

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    1. Shanyu says:

      Haa! Thank you so much friend. I’m so thrilled you like it. What do I call you?

      Like

      1. vintageblack says:

        vintageblack is jst fine. :))

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