read write prompt #36: ekphrastic extravaganza

by Christine Swint

Read Write Poem is having an ekphrastic extravaganza this week, thanks to the talents and generosity of poet and artist Rick Mobbs.

In his welcome message on his blog, Mine Enemy Grows Older, Rick says, “I started this as a place to share my own work but find I am more interested in the stories, myths, parables and poetry others weave from the images, and the collaborations that follow.”

Out of his spirit of generosity and community scores of writers have written beautiful poems and stories, which Rick has lovingly collected on a second project, The Storybook Collaborative.

The prompt this week is to choose one of Rick’s paintings (three are below, click image to enlarge) and write a poem to it. You can refer back to my article on ekphrastic poetry for ideas on how to go about using the images as prompts, or simply let the pen fly in a free write inspired by the painting.

Rick has given poets permission to post his work on their sites, but as usual, please credit his work to him, and link to his web site, Mine Enemy Grows Older.

Standing in the Shadows, by Rick Mobbs

Portrait of Nanda, by Rick Mobbs

fibonacci, by Rick Mobbs

fibonacci, by Rick Mobbs

A big thank you to Rick Mobbs for collaborating with Read Write Poem!

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