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Paper Mantle
by Michelle M Mead → (All Poetry by Michelle M Mead)
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Based on a painting of the same name by phenomenal artist, Steven Kenny-- talk about a brilliant imagination!

Check his paintings out at this link:
http://www.stevenkenny.com/papermantle.htm



Poem Artwork

There was much to blame on them, for forgetting the Queen of Bees,

Tragic, stinging moments, within the shifting of the trees,

Massive golden-haired worshippers, with ardour quite sincere,

Though some were unafraid to flee, the Queen they should revere.

 

Whitest eyes to catch you, in your acts of adoration,

Flitting wing and steady hum, counteracts a rare dissention,

A swelling hive surrounds her, in the fashion of creation,

Well-designed to call to her, this swarming of attention.

 

A single golden butterfly, lie upon her reddened throat,

Mouth pursed tight into a bow, and icy eyes remote,

A rusty, velvet ribbon clasped, too loose to ever choke,

Its softness and fine beauty, too precious to be broke.

 

Perfect order, perfect balance, she spawns it all with ease,

Loyalty blinding, her mercy abiding, the workers their disease,

Upon their tiny insides, and their droning hearts she'll feast,

Constant conformity is required, with this paper-manteled beast.

 


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 Reviews of "Paper Mantle"
Reviewed by Mary Patterson
Reviewed on February 13, 2011
The portrait and poem blend and go hand in hand ...M

Reviewed by Rafika Anderson (Reader)
Reviewed on December 31, 2010
Excellent writing, Michelle. I truly enjoyed your masterful composition of this scene, the lovely balance in each verse and the well-crafted rhyme, of course. Brilliant!

-=ra=-

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila
Reviewed on December 15, 2010
You've captured the story behind that portrait to perfection,Michelle...awesome!

Anna

Reviewed by Andy Turner
Reviewed on December 12, 2010
Good poem, your flow, rhyme n meter is top class.

Indeed, looking after beehives one has to become immune to the stings.
Enjoy how you write so well, read so much in to a painting.

Reviewed by J'nia Fowler
Reviewed on December 5, 2010
Oh what a joy to read you once again Michelle. Brilliant!

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on December 4, 2010
She was probably a wasp. Interesting take on an interesting painting of a queen bee.

Ron

Reviewed on December 3, 2010
The painting is inspiring . what a great write! ~ Morgan

Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on December 3, 2010
Your images delight, Michelle, and the entire concept and 'take' are uplifting and emotionally charging; this is vibrant thinking, interpretation and writing.

John

ps: good to see you again after so long
jf

Reviewed by Axilea MU
Reviewed on December 3, 2010
Great choice Michelle, the painting is very inspiring. I checked the artist's website and it's very interesting. Your sense of beauty and detail complements this work harmoniously.

Axilea

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on December 3, 2010
Truly a masterful piece well-shared, Michelle. Thank you. Love and best wishes to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg
Reviewed on December 3, 2010
Wonderfully conceptualized and rhymed Michele. Your talent is unique and always enlightens the reader to your expressive Ekphrastic stylizations. Happy holidays ...
richard

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on December 3, 2010
indeed the painting depicts the queen of bees as your lovely poem adds honey to its canvas ...

Reviewed by Christine Tsen
Reviewed on December 3, 2010
This is a masterpiece in so many ways, Michelle!
So original and tactile, imagery amazing!
Blessings,
Christine

Reviewed by Douglas Bentley
Reviewed on December 3, 2010
This reads so smoothly and rhythmically - it's beautiful!!
Images explode off the pages onto the painting and vice verse.
Superbly written.

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on December 3, 2010
Very nicely done, Michelle.


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