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Poetry by Kavya Janani. U
A Gogyohka for Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge 308

A Gogyohka for Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge 308

This #TankaTuesday challenge explores Ekphrastic poetry, inspired by works of art.

The artwork:

Portrait of Lady Agnew of Lochnaw (1865-1932) by John Singer Sargent, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Here’s my Gogyohka poem inspired by the portrait:

Staring right at you,
she revamps herself,
Painting her skin
with words of independence
She’s no longer your slave.

©Kavya Janani. U


This poem is written for the Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge: 308.


If you love my poems, please consider purchasing a copy of my poetry collection – La Douleur Exquise.

You can read my other form poetry here: Form Poetry by Kavya Janani. U

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