ekphrasis

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Ekphrasis Contest Winner

By Sandra Revelle
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by Helen H.
Jan 23, 2023

Johnson County Library is pleased to announce that Sandra Revelle has won our writing contest on the theme of Ekphrasis with her piece "Diamonds." "Diamonds" is a written response to the image of Ruth Wilson Gilmore by Patricia Streeper which can be seen in "Patricia Streeper: Women's Work, Portraits of Strength and Contribution."

Sandra Revelle is primarily a textile artist and short story writer. Her art can be found at Remnantsarise.com

Diamonds



You ask why I stand with head erect; arms crossed in defiant confidence?



What kind of shields cascade down my body, these locs of redeeming

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Ekphrasis Contest Winner

By Heather G. Taylor
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by Helen H.
Jan 13, 2023

Johnson County Library is pleased to announce that Heather G. Taylor has won our writing contest on the theme of Ekphrasis with her piece "The Pieces."

Heather G. Taylor is a life-long fan of poetry. Her greatest poetry-related achievements include meeting former US Poet Laureate, Ted Kooser, and winning $5 in a dental-themed poetry contest. But she doesn't like to brag. She lives in Olathe, Kansas, with her husband, Rion, and their Golden Retriever, Jasper.

The Pieces

Inspired by Patti Streeper’s Ruth Wilson Gilmore



We are each our own puzzle.

Framed by our circumstances,

And missing so