The Mouth
an ekphrastic challenge by The Ekphrastic Review
Wisconsin Ice Cave by Drossos Skyllas
The Mouth
Gaping
icicle teeth, ready
to eat the world
The trees have frozen
in place, one car
encased in ice
Nothing will move
until the thaw
except the mouth,
the maw
It IS a mouth... wow! And what a terrific opening:
Gaping
icicle teeth, ready
to eat the world...
And yes, the frozen car, that "nothing will move until the thaw..." and that last pointed word, "maw." Great little poem, and perfect for that piece of art!