Christina and Her World



What thoughts had filled her mind that day,
As she sat on the ground?
She stared at home in such a way,
As if a new place found.

Did memories invade her mind
Of many years ago,
Or something new that was the kind
That grabbed attention so?

If asked, could she find the words to let
Us know what captured her
Attention for the sight that met
With passion she prefers?

Perhaps Christina felt much peace
As sight and sound were mixed,
Thus causing nature to increase
The dreams with hope affixed.

About this poem

An ekphrasis poem based on "Christina's World", a 1948 painting by American painter Andrew Wyeth.

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Written on February 10, 2024

Submitted by stevec.24118 on February 10, 2024

Modified by stevec.24118 on February 10, 2024

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABAB CDCD EXEX FGFG
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 495
Words 104
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4

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