Your poem makes of the image more than I could see before. And that means you did a good job. I've written a similarly-inspired poem and posted it yesterday…Too many people I care about are struggling with life lately, which tends to make me struggle a bit more in their behalf. But a poem is so cathartic. Almost, you make this Dali image appealing.
I liked reading this piece mostly because of the buildup, here of strength and toughness. We had a really nice Dali at the art auction on our cruise the last two weeks. It was in the $20K range and did not sell. ..
Learn to wear gloves...oh yes whatever it takes...
May 10, 2014 at 6:39 PM
For The Mag and Imaginary Garden With Real Toads
[Image]
Chair With the Wings of a Vulture, 1960, Salvador Dali
Wings grow to hide my wall
Fiery lights run hurt away
Thorns in palms fester
Blister on blister turn callous
You toughen
Grow stronger
Build a wall inside
Learn to wear gloves
So nothing can hurt
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Close this window Jump to comment formWow, that was really unique! You saw so much in that image.
May 5, 2014 at 7:55 AM
I like your poem much much better than that art piece. i just do not get Dali... but i do get YOU...
May 5, 2014 at 8:16 AM
Ooooh, great interpretation. I'm with Sandra, I like your poem much better than the art. To each his/her own.
May 5, 2014 at 8:24 AM
Frame that poem and put it on the wall beside the chair where it belongs.
May 5, 2014 at 8:27 AM
I like the strength in your poem, it lends so much to the photo, in a fighting to be one sort of way!
May 5, 2014 at 8:42 AM
Your poem makes of the image more than I could see before. And that means you did a good job. I've written a similarly-inspired poem and posted it yesterday…Too many people I care about are struggling with life lately, which tends to make me struggle a bit more in their behalf. But a poem is so cathartic. Almost, you make this Dali image appealing.
=)
May 5, 2014 at 8:43 AM
love the spirit of the poem and the idea of building a wall within....
wonderful lines
May 5, 2014 at 9:05 AM
What walls humans build for their own protection - in more senses than one..
May 5, 2014 at 11:17 AM
Well, this does look like pure Dali. And is that huge spoons? I love the poem a lot. Learning to wear gloves so nothing can hurt, a wonderful line!!
May 5, 2014 at 12:19 PM
Another great poem . . .
May 5, 2014 at 2:23 PM
Indeed our efforts and strife really cost a lot.. and we have to shield ourselves from reality.
May 5, 2014 at 2:54 PM
I really like this inspired write.
May 5, 2014 at 2:58 PM
I liked reading this piece mostly because of the buildup, here of strength and toughness.
We had a really nice Dali at the art auction on our cruise the last two weeks. It was in the $20K range and did not sell.
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May 5, 2014 at 5:01 PM
I appreciate your take on the pic, that we adapt and develop what we need to survive.
May 5, 2014 at 5:48 PM
excellent piece!
May 5, 2014 at 7:11 PM
the scary part comes when the walls become too think for use to feel through...and what was built to protect becomes that which cages us...
May 5, 2014 at 9:08 PM
strong finish to a vivid pen ~
May 5, 2014 at 11:50 PM
The metaphor running through this piece is rich. Strong work!
Brenda W
May 6, 2014 at 6:37 AM
The metaphor running through this piece is rich. Strong work!
Brenda W
May 6, 2014 at 6:37 AM
Deeply protected, well written. I take off my gloves when I around those I love n trust. Strong Poem Gail - Cheers n hi's to GS Gang :)
May 6, 2014 at 8:01 AM
Love the way you went witht the prompt Gail....and your words ring true. :-)
May 7, 2014 at 10:07 AM
Learn to wear gloves...oh yes whatever it takes...
May 10, 2014 at 6:39 PM
Learn to wear gloves...oh yes whatever it takes...
May 10, 2014 at 6:39 PM