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The Commonplace - Magritte

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mark reality by a notch in a tree honest recognition of the not dissimilar I wish I wouldn't notice so much - try to make it out I should dress smart, stare blankly be cut in half whenever required - but how could I find myself then? add up the sum of the parts everything is whole, then stop or risk being outside looking on losing bits of self as they travel to unseen edges nothing is out of place unless you overlook or maybe a double negative of the reverse a fraction of mind working overtime under utilising the power of caring less

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I Am Anaya

Date: 3/1/2025 12:27:00 PM

He is a dapper man, dresses to the nines. I liked the clevermaths, you really zeroed in, it adds up, I did the math. :D Congratulations on your first place, Dilly!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/4/2025 10:18:00 PM

Ha, even maths language doesn't equate to maths for me. I can be counted out on maths, grammar and punctuation lol

I Am Anaya
Date: 3/4/2025 9:16:00 AM

cut in half, add up the sum of the parts everything is whole, double negative, a fraction ...I saw math for some reason. What's wrong with me, lol. My bad, smiley

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/2/2025 1:28:00 AM

No maths required when looking at painters Anaya. Reviewing their MO and then stepping back for an objective view tends to reveal the most. Most painters have a reputation that's very telling too. The well dressed man is a recurring theme in Magritte paintings - he's always the same but the scene changes. Like I say, looked at objectively, no maths required at all because it is as clear as day. I leave the maths for those that like calculating. Maths isn't my thing.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/28/2025 4:28:00 AM

Congrats DD! Following your line of disconnected thought was a trip! Hugs

Di11y Da11y
Date: 2/28/2025 6:56:00 AM

Thank you Kim - the surreal is fun :)

Ink Empress

Date: 2/26/2025 12:46:00 AM

Back with congrats on your top placement! Well deserved win!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 2/26/2025 1:56:00 AM

Aww thank you Ink! I do love Brian's contests - they give me motivation to write and think out of the box. I owe a lot to Brian as a sponsor. He's not shy about giving me NAs, so my 1st places always mean a lot when they come around. I appreciate your support also, very much valued. Poetry is such an important craft.

Ink Empress

Date: 2/25/2025 2:12:00 AM

Ah this is such a deep and thought provoking poem and interpretation of the artwork! How you’ve written on perspectives etc is very fitting for the artwork! And what an interesting artwork, i dont think i can write on that. You always find something deep from anything and turn it into poetry! I see the philosopher within you through lines such as “ nothing is out of place unless you overlook or maybe a double negative of the reverse” that hits deep! And made me pause! An impeccable take! Pleasure reading! Best wishes in the contest

Di11y Da11y
Date: 2/25/2025 12:05:00 PM

Thank you so much Ink! I look at so many paintings until I find one that sparks something, so I'm not sure I can write about anything (I can't describe a rose haha). I love letting my mind wander then seeing what I make of it once it's done. Thank you for your kind words, valued

David Kavanagh

Date: 2/24/2025 1:50:00 PM

This one really messes with the mind Dilly, duality seen all at once is insane, your poem is completely fitting and compliments the painting, how you come up with the wording for these pieces is a testament to your mastery of the Ekphrasis, and unmatched on the soup, cheers David

Di11y Da11y
Date: 2/24/2025 2:40:00 PM

It's a joy when it happens (after my two days with nothing). I thought of the phrase 'not dissimilar' then wrote the rest quickly to ensure I kept the ball rolling. I'm not even sure I do ekphrasis as intended but I like the little niche I have pairing with paintings. I'm sure your crossword skills help you decipher my poems :) thanks for your supportive words

Paul Bell

Date: 2/24/2025 4:45:00 AM

It's Monday, should be made a national don't care day. Is the man in the suit turning his back on suburbia and heading back to nature. Or maybe the other way round. One part in, one part out.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 2/24/2025 12:12:00 PM

I missed a trick not factoring in a hokey cokey reference in retrospect :) he seems less than impressed with nature or suburbia. Thanks for your comment :)