Venus and Van Gogh
They walked right by Venus and Van Gogh!
Like there was nothing there to know
How can they miss the utter necessity of Art ——its endless astonishments!
The ways it breaks the norms
Ignites new forms
Seeps into your dreams
Makes you think and laugh
And screams
For you to stay
Long enough to say
I wish I had made that
I never saw the world that way
I never thought of that!
And wonder
How did they pull it all together?
Art invites us in
Lets us move around as guests
Gravitate to its light
Heed its call
That makes us fall
Straight into it,
Sometimes deep
Causing worlds to expand
By traveling to a realm
Where I see
I feel
I love
I am
Standing with Venus and Van Gogh!
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I love how playful this poem is while dealing with such a hefty subject. Art truly does occupy such a space in our lives that we often forget how meaningful it really is. Well done!
thanks for reading this and your comment—I am glad it felt playful ..it is sometimes hard to keep it light …. this was inspired by seeing people in the Museum walking by artworks without more than glancing. I appreciate your comments very much. Thank you!
I love the personification of these amazing creations ~ the way they come alive and ignite their Qi for us to step back and reflect ~ was I one who saw Degas’ ballerina as merely a frozen caste? Or does her tutu and pointed shoe actually move in my midst? Lovely piece Ann, thank you
Thanks Jess—of course I know I’m singing to the choir with you! but so glad you enjoyed the rally points! Thanks!
Yay!!! I was drawn in by the title and it doesn’t disappoint! Great perspective!