Dear All,
I would be thrilled if you could read the poem that I wrote looking at a photo taken by the award-winning Japanese photographer Naoki Kimura. I am Gabriela Marie Milton, the editor of this journal. You can read more of my work on my personal website https://shortprose.blog/ and you can learn more about Naoki Kimura here: https://literaryrevelations.com/2023/12/04/an-interview-with-naoki-kimura-a-fabulous-japanese-artist/.
Soon, we will bring you more news about Naoki’s fabulous work and achievements.
The photo:
The Door – A Poem for a Photo – By Gabriela Marie Milton
outside the door the consciousness of man not yet awaken
uninterrupted thirst for black and white
a soporific language touches your left arm
from nothingness we’re born right here
to grow in black and white our azaleas
and then to leave for other continents
behind the door
the virgin space between the numbers 1 and 2 is quiet
the paradise of our non-existent days shines in your eyes
and in the Northern City called Taipei we are two dolls
like two creations interrupted
by black and white and shadows on the floor
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WOW!! That photo matches the haunting words of your poem so perfectly, Gabriela. I absolutely love Naoki-san’s gorgeous photos. Two brilliant artists matching their talents in pure synchronicity!!
Thank you so much Patrick. I am delighted you think so.
Love this!
Thank you so much dear Layla. Have a wonderful month hon. xoxo
Gab, you captured the haunting quality of the photo so beautifully in your verse.
Love “from nothingness we’re born right here
to grow in black and white our azaleas
and then to leave for other continents” ❤️❤️
Oh, thank you from the bottom of my heart for this beautiful comment. I am so glad you think so. Sending love.
You are very welcome, my dear. Lots of love to you too.
Amazing! I love the photo and the poem!
Thank you so much for your support Dawn. I am glad you enjoyed them.
Gabriela, your words reached heights that Naoki’s photo aspired to. Beautiful!
Goodness, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Deeply grateful for your comment.
xoxo
Magnificent work!!!
Thank you so much!
My pleasure 🤗❤️
xoxo
Xoxo
I very much like these lines “the virgin space between the numbers 1 and 2 is quiet
the paradise of our non-existent days shines in your eyes”❤️
Thank you so much Melissa. That’s so sweet of you. Enjoy your Sunday hon.
You, too!
xoxo