Treasure is found within lonely
barren places,
one just needs to look with intent,
not trusting
what the eye alone perceives.
Gaze deeper
into what presents itself quietly;
golden ribbons
laid down in a dazzling display
of generosity.....

A dverse poets prompt to pen an ekphrastic poem - a poem inspired by art. Today we are honouring the artist Fay Collins, who recently passed away, by choosing one of her paintings with permission to do so.
Here is the link to dverse: Ekphrastic Poetry