Victoria is today’s host of dVerse Poets. She has prompted us with Pop Art, asking us to choose an iconic piece and write a poem about it. I chose "Drowning Girl" by Roy Lichtenstein.
Considered a cornerstone of Lichtenstein’s work, Drowning Girl is sometimes also referred to as ‘I Don’t Care! I’d Rather Sink’. The printing method and the use of speech balloon to convey thoughts give the painting an appearance of a comic book page. The heroine appears a victim of an unhappy love affair who would rather drown than ask for her lover’s help.
Also glad you used Roy Lichtenstein – he’s the only pop artist whose painting I really like – the painting is so fluid and appealing, contrasts dramatically with his ironic subject matter. You caught his tone perfectly, great example of ekphrastic poetry..
So glad you went with a Lichtenstein–he was truly an icon of the Pop Art movement and like so many others began with marketing or cartoon illustrations. As for Brad…smart girl to ignore him.
this is awesome, thank you for sharing.
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would mean a lot,
Lo xo
Thank you! I checked out your blog. Very nice. I loved your sketches of the end and the lips. Excellent! ☺️
thank you so much! 🙂
Oh, that Brad. He probably wouldn’t toss a life jacket anyway, so swim, honey SWIM!
Lol! Funny Beverly! 🤣
Also glad you used Roy Lichtenstein – he’s the only pop artist whose painting I really like – the painting is so fluid and appealing, contrasts dramatically with his ironic subject matter. You caught his tone perfectly, great example of ekphrastic poetry..
Thank you so much Christine! I really appreciate your feedback 🙂💕
amazing Christine I love it! <3
Thanks Carol Anne! I really appreciate it 🙂
I remember those teenage magazines, with their melodramatic plot lines. She needs to get over herself.
Nice poem, though.
Yes weren’t they a hoot! 🙂💕
I absolutely agree, I’d sink before calling Brad or anyone like him 🙂 Love your poetry–am I repeating that too much? 🙂
Thank you! No … never! 🙂💕 I really appreciate it.
I’m not sure I’ll ever get over the whole “men = rats” deal… 🙂
You will, given time, I’m sure. Never close your heart permanently 🥰
I’m 67, content alone–and just to clarify, I can appreciate the occasional male who’s worthy of respect, and happily married 🙂
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So glad you went with a Lichtenstein–he was truly an icon of the Pop Art movement and like so many others began with marketing or cartoon illustrations. As for Brad…smart girl to ignore him.
Yes she was a feminist! Loved the prompt 🙂💕
Should be the response of any woman–feminist or not.
Indeed!
Swim away! You can do it!
Ha! Yes she did! 🙂
Kudos!
Very good write. We pathetically put too much of our self-worth in other’s approval and drown in self-pity afterwards.
Yes that can be true. I think in this poem she was showing her strength, and acknowledging she didn’t need him. She was too proud.
Thank you so much Sabio 🙂💕
Sink or swim
on his whim
better off without him
Oh good one Ivor!
Why not swim
To the other side
Towards freedom
Against the tide.
Just a trial and I loved your poem !!
Great lines! Yes, she didn’t need him 🙂
Thank you Christine 🙂
I can understand her feelings. There are times when we think that punishing ourselves will make them sorry. It seldom works.
Yes, exactly but I don’t think he was going to help anyway 😑
I guess not😉
Beautifully illustrated emotions!
Thanks Reena! 🙂
May she find the strength to reach the shore.
Yers Frank!! 🙂