- Write an ekphrastic poem inspired by the music of Liebestod, the final, dramatic music from Wagner’s 1859 opera ‘Tristan und Isolde’, which you can listen to above;
- This opera is based on the Celtic legend of Tristan and Isolde. It is optional to tell their story in your poem, but it is not required. Your poem may be abstract if you prefer.
With wonder and awe
they venture in peace
looking for all that is to be
Foolishly they believe and are lost
for the love that they now share
is not a blessing but a curse
©2024 CBialczak
Stine Writing 
Your brief and evocative poem captures the lovers’ quest for fulfilment only to discover the reality of their love, with succinctness.
Why write a long opera when you can do it in six lines! Bravo Christine 👏
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Hahaha, thank you!
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Powerfully said, and in a small space, too!
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Thank you
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Short and on point! You encapsulated their story beautifully.
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Thank you!
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You are welcome.
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Oh, you touched on truth. And in such few words. Lovely. I enjoyed reading this.
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Thank you
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How tragic and true.
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Impressive indeed, thanks.
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Thank you
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Full of the sadness heard ❤️
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it’s so sad, isn’t it? 😦
This is very moving, Christine.
❤
David
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Thank you
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Hi, Christine! 👋🏻
Just wanna let you know that this week’s W3, hosted by our lovely Suzanne Brace, is now live:
https://skepticskaddish.com/2024/03/27/w3-prompt-100-weave-written-weekly/
Enjoy! 💖
Much love,
David
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Awesome! Thanks
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*hug*
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A very poignant poem Christine.
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Thank you
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You are welcome
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Lovely!!
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Thank you
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Fab, Christine! ❤
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Thank you
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