Linda Eve Diamond's Blog, page 2
August 25, 2016
The Butterfly Tree and Two New Poems: "Taking Flight" and "The Free-to-Fly Butterfly Tree"
I wrote earlier about the mysterious book sculptor of Edinburgh, Scotland, who has been anonymously gifting extraordinary book sculptures "in support of libraries, books, words and ideas" since 2011. Last spring, she announced that she would be creating her final sculpture and invited submissions of paper butterflies to be included. She received butterflies from book lovers worldwide, from ages 8 to 80.
I posted about the artist, her sculptures, and her call for butterflies here: In Support...
July 10, 2016
A Monumental Pose - A Poem Inspired by a Flock of Bronze Herons
The Gargiulo Art Foundation and Flagler County Art League feature an annual Art in Public Places show to highlight the thriving local arts community and invite visual arts and poems inspired by arts displayed throughout the area. I was especially taken with a flock of bronze herons and was honored to receive the Art in Public Places 2nd Place Poetry Prize for my poem, A Monumental Pose.
A brief introduction to the poem: This poem is a response to the series of great blue heron sculptures in f...
June 27, 2016
"Striking Sunset" Photograph and Poem
Earlier this month, I shared some poems from an ekphrastic poetry project and presentation. Here's another beautiful image by a Flagler Beach Photography Club member, this one by Lisa Danziger Fisher, that was especially striking and fun! I love this sweetly serene sunset scene and the red-tipped ore that leans on the side of the little green boat. It strikes me that it looks a bit like a big matchstick, which ignited the poem, "Striking Sunset"...
Photograph by Lisa Danziger Fisher
STRIKI...
June 2, 2016
"Last Days" Photograph and Poem
I was recently invited to write ekphrastic poems for photographs by members of the Flagler Beach Photography Club. I was especially struck by this image by Mary Jean Campanelli. These two roses, so elegant and frail, photographed together in this late stage of their lives, seemed to be telling a tender love story. I tried to put some of that into words in a poem of the same title as the photograph, "Last Days."
[image error]"Last Days" by Mary Jean Campanellie
LAST DAYS
By Linda Eve Diamond
Said one rose t...
May 17, 2016
"Meditation" Poem & More...
When I saw Spank the Carp journal's ekphrastic poetry contest, the artwork drew me in right away with its rich, colorful texture and intriguing figure at the center. The artwork is by Elizabeth Darrow, who kindly gave permission for me to share it here with you.
I was honored to have my poem, "Meditation" receive 2nd place and enjoyed reading the other interpretations, "Reverie" by Neil Ellman, and "Protector" by Maril Crabtree.
[image error]"The Shaman" by Elizabeth Darrow
See more stunning works by Eliza...
April 27, 2016
SAILING THROUGH THE POETVERSE: A CENTO THAT FLOWS from SAPPHO TO SEUSS
Sailing through the Poetverse is a cento (from the Latin word for a patchwork quilt), also known as a patchwork or collage poem, composed of lines from other poets. While the cento is usually a short form, Sailing through the Poetverse brings together and celebrates a diverse array of poets through time and place. This 100-line poem featuring 99 quoted poets, with Leonard Cohen's voice ringing out twice. (The 100th voice is somewhere in the background, arranging the story, sounds and silences...
April 9, 2016
Free Poetry E-Book for National Poetry Month
To celebrate National Poetry Month 2016, the "The Beauty of Listening" ebook edition will be free through April 30, 2016.
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As a thank you to readers and a celebra...
April 1, 2016
Let's Celebrate National Poetry Month!
This year marks the 20th Anniversary of National Poetry Month! Find celebration ideas, special projects and events in this "30 Ways to Celebrate" post from the Academy of American Poets at Poets.org.
NEW ON THE BLOG FOR POETRY MONTH:
FREE EBOOK DOWNLOAD of "The Beauty of Listening" poetry collection! (OFFER GOING UP TOMORROW)!NEW POEM COMING SOON: a cento that features the words of poets from around the world, ranging in time periods, diversity and style, from Rumi to Dr. Seuss
MORE TO COME her...
March 20, 2016
"The Bow Frog" & "Which Way to Carnegie Hall?"
"Oh! These Glorious Creatures" is an animal-themed art and poetry exhibit currently on display at Flagler County Art League in Palm Coast, Florida. For the poetry portion, the Art League invited poems inspired by the show's paintings, photography, sculptures, stained glass, and mixed media artworks. Visual arts awards were chosen by judges prior to the opening, and the poetry award was determined by a vote of attendees at the opening reception. I was honored to have my poem, "The Bow Frog," r...
March 8, 2016
International Women's Day & "Fear of Being" Poem at YDP
Happy International Women's Day!I'm honored to have one of my poems from The Human Experience featured on this special day by Your Daily Poem (YDP), a Website that features daily poems and sends subscribers links each morning with special introductions by Jayne Jaudon Ferrer.
Here's Jayne's introduction to the poem, "Fear of Being":"Today is International Women's Day and I specifically chose Linda's poem because I want to remind every woman—and every man, for that matter—that your presence on...
