Starstruck by Erika .
Erika .

Starstruck by

Starstruck

the crowds
ebb and flow
like the tide
drawn by the music

sweat and smoke
perfume and cheap cologne
clings to faux leather
and denim

eyeliner and cigarettes
brittle laughter
like breaking glass
lipstick, vinyl and lights:
fake smiles
are in fashion tonight

and then –
eyes lock
while all around
bodies move
dancing
to an empty beat

starstruck into stillness
your gaze holds me
its captivating intensity
cutting straight
to my heart

until –
the music changes
beat resumes
and you are lost
in the crowd

leaving me starstruck


Medium is pastel on pellon

A collaboration with, and dedicated to talented artist and friend, Jordan Busson

Poem by Jordan Busson

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Tags

color, elucidate, erika erika15, heart, jordan busson, lady gaga, love, starstruck

Comments

  • mimi yoon
    mimi yoonabout 3 years ago

    very happy and bright art, erika… :D

  • aww thanks Mimi, I appreciate your visit. xx

    – Erika .

  • Vivian V  Mairo
    Vivian V Mairoabout 3 years ago

    Quite fiery, energetic and impulsive! From my point of view it conveys perfectly what your felt while painting ;))

  • haha! thanks Vivian, yes, well I tried to capture the energy of the song. So glad I did though. :) Thanks for the favorite, Vivian.

    – Erika .

  • Shoaib .
    Shoaib .about 3 years ago

    this is awesome

  • Thanks Shoaib! I’m not surprised you like this one. haha!
    Thanks so much for the favorite. :)

    – Erika .

  • Elucidate
    Elucidateabout 3 years ago

    Love this. You have to add this to my new group when it gets approved: “Lyrically Inspired”. Its for artwork inspired by lyrics.I think you got the chorus spot on. You know, I might have to write a piece called Starstruck. Maybe we could collaborate?

  • oh that would be so Awesome!! I would definitely love to collaborate. And yes I’ll add this to your new group when it gets approved.
    Thanks so much again, my friend!

    – Erika .

  • calves
    calvesabout 3 years ago

    Gorgeous Erika!!!

  • Thanks so much Claudia! xx

    – Erika .

  • silverstrummer -  David Everitt
    silverstrummer...about 3 years ago

    Great artwork and vibrant colours stunning work! – David :>))

  • Thanks so much David!! I really appreciate your comment!

    – Erika .

  • Solomon Walker
    Solomon Walkerabout 3 years ago

    a beauty in design, Erika!

  • aww thanks Solomon! What a nice comment!

    – Erika .

  • blamo
    blamoabout 3 years ago

    Whirl of colour ……………. very neat

  • oooh “whirl of color” I like that! Thanks so much for your visit!

    – Erika .

  • phantomlimb
    phantomlimbabout 3 years ago

    PuRe GeNiuS.
    LoVe It :)

  • haha! Thank you Shane!!! So glad you like this. Love your comment!

    – Erika .

  • Emma  Wertheim~Blue Butterfly Art
    Emma Wertheim...about 3 years ago

    This is beautiful Erika! ;)

  • Thank you so much Emma!! XX

    – Erika .