Edward Hopper House at Dusk
Niagara roars beneath her cement window
eating the night with its powerful mist
barreling thunder, escapading cascades.
Her constant companion,
the river washes over the night
—ravenous and surging—
embossing landscapes with its power,
luring her to this tower—
this home upon its bank
this castle where she frees herself
night after night
deep in the beat of Niagara’s feast.
Brenda Warren 2012
Check out The Mag for more pieces inspired by Hopper’s painting. The painting reminded me of this building above Niagara Falls in New York. Each time I visit, I imagine living in the building. That imagining added inspiration to today’s Mag.
Above Niagara 2011
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Brenda- this is magnificent.
Growing up in Buffalo NY, I have driven by this building dozens of times on my way to Niagara Falls. What a keen eye you have to remember this building (and to locate a photo of it). The power of the Niagara River sucks you in as you stand next to it. You have done a great job bringing back this setting. “Eating the night, with its powerful mist” … wow!
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Wow…I love the connection to the building at Niagara Falls…
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I really like how you find yourself inspired. The dense poem is powerful like a heavy water fall, “eating the night.”
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Very powerful images…..Wonderful poem!!
discontent
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rich and creative with a smooth edge of horror.
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Your poem has a strong connection to memories, to water and to dreams. I love the *escapading cascades* . Electric. Thank you for sharing, this Brenda. =D
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really atmospheric piece….what awe inspiring power niagra has…it plays well off the castle like buildin in the painting too…nice take…
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I can’t fathom living on such a body of water .. like where your imagination took you today.
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i saw the aspect of her having to get out of there too. Niagara is powerful and loud and so is your voice.
neither good nor bad
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You’ve summoned quite a beast there – the river eating the night, ravenous and surging; powerful images.
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Hopper is a rich source of inspiration for poetry. You’ve done him justice with yours.
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That would keep me awake, for sure…
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Yes, agreeing with the others – powerfully lovely.
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That’s a beautiful rendition of the painting Brenda. The building at Niagara is somewhat similar to the Hopper one too albeit much larger but, I can def see why it influenced your thinking.
Another lovely write!
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I felt the power of the river in your words. Great job.
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Great power in those words.
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