Masterpiece of Melancholia

This is an absolutely exquisite piece of poetry. Everything about it is perfect; the enjambments, imagery, apparent emotional attachment to the art. The ONLY thing I would suggest is either a colon or em dash  

magic upon the canvas—

then space before  

A masterpiece of melancholia.  

for emphasis, like a gallery light illuminating the art.  

Just excellent.

I agree with the suggestion. It does put more of an emphasis on that final line.  
Lol I should write about my dads artwork more often. He will be tickled to have this poem.  
Thanks, Ahavati. And thank you for the honor of the RL.

Beautiful piece and describes the painting so well. we see that talent travels in this family. Tight work

We are an artsy fartsy family. Thanks, Me.

"My favorite of your brushes, weeping  
magic upon the canvas.  
A masterpiece of melancholia."

this is beautiful lovely Eerie
I could feel your soul here   ❤

Thank you so much, Brenda. I'm glad that the emotion came through. And thank you for the honor of the RL.

An shipwreck without sails really is a statement of profound sadness.

If I could suggest anything, it would be removing the 2nd instance of "her" in Stanza 2.

I connected with this particular painting of his in such an emotional way. I have several original pieces that he has done specifically for me, but this one I chose after it was completed.

I have let the removal of "she" sit overnight. I know I used it too many times in one stanza. I read it without, and then added "the", removed that, and added "a". There needs to be something there. It doesn't read right to me without at least an "a". I may put "she" back in before it's all said and done :D

I'm stunned at how beautiful this work is. It must feel so wonderful that your dad painted something like this and it's something that will stay with you and your family.
Truly outstanding.

This one in particular means a good deal to me. He had three different paintings that myself and two of my sisters have always "laid claim to" and last year, he gifted us the paintings for Mothers Day. Everyone laughed that I was getting "Last Voyage", stating "it's dark and broody, like your soul". Lol it's not so untrue though.
Thank you, Wally, and for the honor of the RL as well.

Dear E,

I really don’t have words in my lexicon to tell you or describe the perfection I just read. Never mind the painting. My god this is exquisite. The painting is a gift from the heart and the poem is a gift from the soul. Brava!!!! H🌷

Thank you so much, H. I have such a bond with my dad. He always gives me sneak peeks when he's painting. I know lately he has been feeling "dry" and hasn't painted anything. I told him to paint anyway, no matter how ugly or awful and the muse would come back. He has always supported my writing. It feels good to support his painting. I think there is a good marriage between this painting and poem. I am excited to share the poem with him, once I'm able to go and visit!! Damn this quarantine!!
Thank you for the honor of the RL.

This. Is. Poetry.  Absolutely stunning work, Eerie, my goodness.  You have exquisitely captured this painting in a tandem work of art.  Well done 💜.

I've conjured so many stories about his painting over the time that I have had it, but this particular one sits well with my soul. Thank you Luna for the beautiful comment and for the honor of the RL.

Very nice, Earie.
As for the painting, the sky on the background reminds me of  J. M. W. Turner's works.
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Beautifully, hauntingly intimate emotion, flowing like an underground sea. Also your father's painting is gorgeous.

A beautiful poem for a beautiful painting E...poignant and haunting.
🙏 Harry