The Landscapes of the Face

Posted on August 17, 2026 by JMN

The landscapes of the face possess
And repossess my hand. Even still
It’s on the move: peak, fissure, defile;
Shadow here, just there a vegetation,
A blink, a snout, a rumination —
Fondest barbarism captured yet!
The face solicits pen and ink to nail the stink,
Charcoal, lead for testimony to the blink,
Pigment for the snout. And done. Peace out.

(c) 2026 JMN — EthicalDative. All rights reserved

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About JMN

I live in Texas and devote much of my time to easel painting on an amateur basis. I stream a lot of music, mostly jazz, throughout the day. I like to read and memorize poetry.
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5 Responses to The Landscapes of the Face

  1. outsideauthority's avatar outsideauthority says:
    August 17, 2026 at 11:02 am

    I like this poem, JMN.

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  2. JosieHolford's avatar JosieHolford says:
    August 17, 2026 at 12:22 pm

    The raw topography of the human face. Great stuff.

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  3. Sue Grey-Smith's avatar Sue Grey-Smith says:
    August 19, 2026 at 1:31 am

    Wonderful work Jim – poem and drawing. You are on a roll I think!

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