Okay, not starting a poem until after 8 pm is a bit of pressure to come up with something! But somehow my brain stepped up to the plate to have something to post, whew. It’s rather silly, but was fun to write. Today’s prompt was:
Write a poem that puts you in conversation with a piece of visual art. Respond to the art, describe it, or tell us about its impact on you.
So that’s what I did…
Approaching Michelangelo’s David
He stands majestic,
all 17 feet of silky marble skin, poised in that classical pose.
One hand reaching up to his shoulder, one arm hanging down,
every chiseled inch smooth and pale, so lifelike I was almost
not surprised to see him nod as I approached. Continue reading
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