An ekphrastic poem is a vivid description of a scene or, more commonly, a work of art. Through the imaginative act of narrating and reflecting on the “action” of a painting or sculpture, the poet may amplify and expand its meaning. Inspired by an untitled acrylic painting by Tina Niemi at Carthage College, Kenosha WI [Landscape view is recommended on … Continue reading The Rooster →