This post comes from the inspiration of three different women, which just shows the power and complexity of this magnificent world I call the “Blogosphere”. Today, Darla at She’s a Maineiac wrote the lovely poem called “Radiance at Last” in response to a challenge made by Val Erde who provided inspiration in the form of this magnificent painting by her
A few days ago, Priya at Partial View wrote “Dismissed too Soon”a magnificent post that incorporates photography and poetry to explore issues of life and death. She used the form of etheree, which she also explains:
An etheree comprises of 10 lines. It begins with a one syllable line, increasing one syllable per line until the last line of ten syllables. The syllable count of the entire poem is 55. The syllabic structure, therefore, is 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10, and is unmetered and unrhymed.
Since I seem to be dipping into the creative energy pool of the universe, I thought I’d make an attempt at an etheree based off of this painting. Here I go:
Dance
Color
Twirls of joy
Celebration
Of passion filled life.
Cosmic forces singing
Creating a song of truth
Heard by those who feel the power
of life, of energy, of love and
the cosmic swirl of colors in the dance!


Jul 28, 2011 @ 14:07:11
I love when a poem is constructed as if a building.It is really unique.
swirl of colors is correct…great pic
Jaye
Jul 28, 2011 @ 14:27:31
Thanks Jaye. Isn’t it an amazing picture? Wish I could do that.
Jul 28, 2011 @ 14:13:09
Beautiful words and I love how your etheree takes shape! Excellent!
Jul 28, 2011 @ 14:26:46
I’m kind of happy that the etheree follows the flow of the painting in a way. If I had more technical skills and flexibility in WordPress, I’d try to emphasize that somehow with layout.
Jul 28, 2011 @ 14:21:48
As I said to Darla, nicely done WWW! I’m working on my own etheree for the painting. Yours is beautiful!
Jul 28, 2011 @ 14:23:06
Thank you so much Lenore. I’ll be sure to read yours when you finish.
Jul 28, 2011 @ 15:14:27
You done good, Miss Thang. This made me want to dance!
Jul 28, 2011 @ 15:23:58
I’ll dance if you will!
Jul 28, 2011 @ 18:07:27
Lovely rhythm and flow! Thank you for taking part (and for liking my painting! I’m glad it’s gone down well.) I must try an etheree one day.
Jul 28, 2011 @ 19:26:00
Thanks again for the inspiration. The etheree was kind of challenging.
Jul 28, 2011 @ 21:10:57
The dip in the creative energy pool has worked wonders, Lisa. Not that you needed it, really, from what I see.
Your etheree flows much like the swirl of colours in Val’s creation. Great going. I hope, for our sake, that you take these dips often.
Jul 29, 2011 @ 10:21:18
I will keep taking dips as long as the pool lets me. Sometimes though, access is difficult.
Jul 28, 2011 @ 21:53:38
Love the painting and the poem. Dance on!
Jul 29, 2011 @ 10:20:46
I have a feeling you are dancing with me.
Jul 29, 2011 @ 05:58:44
cosmic swirl of colours in the dance. Lovely line. Got me swirling !
Jul 29, 2011 @ 10:20:35
Swirling is truly a joyous experience. Thanks Peter.
Jul 29, 2011 @ 08:53:22
I always love when words take on a visual component. Beyond the visual of the inspiring painting. Often the form and the rhythm of of the words convey as much of the passion behind them as the words themselves. Well done!!
Jul 29, 2011 @ 10:17:02
Thanks. I was going to try to reverse the poem (10 syllables to 1) for visual effect, but I ran out of steam.
Jul 29, 2011 @ 13:17:06
Loving the etheree! Go you! How creative : ) Might have to try this myself . .
Jul 29, 2011 @ 13:30:26
It was fun and challenging. It is definitely worth a try.
Jul 29, 2011 @ 13:40:09
Not sure if I have my syllables correct?!. . . here goes . .
Pain
Glamour
James Bond style
A lady spy
Robed in red dress
Gun hidden in handbag
She arrives undetected
Then raises her pistol to shoot
Deadly in her aim the bullet flies
But the hero dives for cover and lives!
Jul 29, 2011 @ 14:02:11
I like it. I’m glad it has a happy ending, however.
I think you need to add an “a” into the fifth line for the syllables. Robed in a red dress.
Jul 29, 2011 @ 14:16:59
Thanks! G : )
Jul 30, 2011 @ 15:35:02
Thanks for this post. I had never known just what an etheree was. Will maybe spend some time today trying to produce one.
Jul 30, 2011 @ 17:04:09
It was new to me too. Have fun. I’ll look forward to reading it.
Jul 31, 2011 @ 13:38:15
You’ve captured the energy of that wonderful painting just perfectly! Congratulations, Lisa.
Jul 31, 2011 @ 15:38:40
Thank you so much Terry.
Aug 01, 2011 @ 21:23:46
Lisa,your poem is beautiful; all made of life and movement. That is what I took from the poem and digital painting of Val’s, also. I am also intrigued by the pyramid-like shape to your poem which makes me think of a strong and rooted base from which our life grows. Beautiful.
Aug 01, 2011 @ 21:28:23
Thank you so much for your kind words and analysis. It’s so encouraging.