Edgar Allan Poe by RedundantlyAbundant
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ALONE
From childhood's hour I have not been
As others were; I have not seen
As others saw; I could not bring
My passions from a common spring.
From the same source I have not taken
My sorrow; I could not awaken
My heart to joy at the same tone;
And all I loved, I loved alone.
Then- in my childhood, in the dawn
Of a most stormy life- was drawn
From every depth of good and ill
The mystery which binds me still:
From the torrent, or the fountain,
From the red cliff of the mountain,
From the sun that round me rolled
In its autumn tint of gold,
From the lightning in the sky
As it passed me flying by,
From the thunder and the storm,
And the cloud that took the form
(When the rest of Heaven was blue)
Of a demon in my view.
Written by Poe in youth.
I am not satisfied with how the photo of this drawing turned out. It's too bad I don't have a bigger scanner...this doesn't do the original much justice.
Comments (20)
Niutek
You've decided to make quite a few changes to this portrait, then. The old version is much less sinister and has less Hitler-like moustache :D I like both, even though the older one seems to be better lit - I'm sure it's the matter of shoting the drawing... Anyway, your drawing skills are unquestionable :)) Much like your good looks :D
RedundantlyAbundant
Oh geez, I am embarassed of the old version....I will have to erase it...Poe looks all googly-eyed...what a crappy drawing that was...I see that now!
sossy
hm... I don't know the old portrait... so...for me looks your work fantastic because I would never be able to draw like you! IMO it's a gorgeous work! but I know his stories and I love them very much! ;o)
SoulEatar
This has a poe like aura reguardless of your self critic :)
RedundantlyAbundant
I was just thinking that this poem is very prophetic considering the tragic circumstances surrounding Poe's relatively short life...a case of self-fulfilling prophesy perhaps?
Tedz
Way out of My Leauge, but I like what I see....You got a good hand for this Portraiture.
Akinom
Just admire your drawing skills! Was never able to do that! Haven't seen the previous upload, seems you wasn't satisfied with it... this one looks fantastic! And his poem to go with fits perfectly to his expression!
soulofharmony
Fantastic impression art work of poe..and dedication excellent work poetry in motion :) sublime
logiloglu
wow, your drawing style is very expressive,Matt. simply excellent portrait artwork. vote #:O)
DIANE603
Outstanding piece of artwork!! ~V~
L.W. Perkins
I love how expressive this is--it's not just a recognizable portrait, you have subtly changed it to emphasize the tragedy of Poe's life, just wonderful!!
SoulSearcherr
fantasic work..glad you added the poem
Mikan
I like this one more, somehow...maybe Niu is right when she say something about a better lighting in the old one, but from my point of view poe doesn't ned a great light to be presented!!!! he really doesn't want light! :) Great skill, Mister Matt! :) [I'm so lame at hand drawing, especially when it comes of portraits!]
Naichan
I've no idea how the original drawing looks but this seems like it's been drawn on grey papar which is neat. A great tribute to one of my fave writers!
Michelle A.
Great pencil work Matt......
Lissa_lei
Also I never saw the first portrait, this is very evocative, in it's thoughts and portrayal, A strange man,and brilliant. I Like your art in this very much. Eccellent Lina
cynlee
ok... then i can imagine... really like this version though :]
Krystie
Congratulations for this excellent pencil work!
Cyve
Wonderful portrait and beautiful realization !!!
fblnet
Excellent work... Bravo...