An ekphrastic poem for dVerse poets pub where Merril features Monet’s “The Studio Boat” (1876) on display at Barnes Museum in Philadelphia.
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i get the impression…
claude is quite familiar
with rivers, at home in
boats; mesmerized by
lily pads, bridges, and
play of light on water.
monet’s a mirror master
who had ripple effect on
the currents of art history
but who knows if he’d prefer
painting plein aire to fishing?
if we’d float in a houseboat
together, wonder how long
i’d reflect your expression?
motionless yet emotionally
framed as impressionistic.
a poem in my pocket 
Sep 19, 2025 @ 20:15:33
Loving that opening line, Lynn!
Sep 20, 2025 @ 10:52:17
Thanks, Sara 😊
Sep 18, 2025 @ 20:23:44
Love your opening line, Lynn. The rest flows along beautifully.
Sep 19, 2025 @ 07:27:40
Thanks, Carol, for pointing out that opening line 🙂
Sep 18, 2025 @ 03:27:33
I think you put yourself into that boat… which is what good art makes you do.
Sep 18, 2025 @ 16:06:54
Exactly, Bjorn! I imagine floating gently in that boat (with my husband, not monet) 🙂
Sep 17, 2025 @ 16:42:35
I like how your reflections and questions move from Monet to the personal.
I like the sound and image of “mirror master” and the word play:
“monet’s a mirror master
who had ripple effect on
the currents of art history”
Sep 17, 2025 @ 16:53:03
I enjoy ekphrastic poetry as it combines the arts…thanks for sharing this interesting prompt!
Sep 17, 2025 @ 18:44:12
You’re welcome, Lynn!
I like writing ekphrastic poetry, too.
Sep 17, 2025 @ 15:48:35
luv the focus of reflection in your poem
much♡love
Sep 17, 2025 @ 16:54:02
Thank you much, Gillena!