"The masticated gravel between the teeth of the iron tracks"
When you write there is a switch thrown in my head from intellect to Motion Picture Mode where the words are instantly translated to Home Movies in the Mind.
Patrick, 1000 thanks for the wonderful comment. Can I use this as a pull quote? That’s kind of what I’m aspiring to be: a sort of neoclassical modern poet.
However.... what we need is new language for the new niche.
Nouveau Niche.
Because on earlier poems I commented that you paint with words like the impressionist artists portray a rainy street in paris.
In the words of Bruce Lee: You have the Style of No Style.
(not really, I just like channeling the Ghost of Bruce).
I guess what I'm saying is that you are a polymath rennaissance man of words so invent your own name for what you do. Then get a good PR outfit to promote your style and then start seminars where you charge thousand of dollars to teach others how to rub two words together to start a fire.
Thanks so much for sharing all these examples of Klimt’s artwork. Aside from the Kiss and maybe a couple of others, I’ve never seen so many of his paintings. That was really cool.
Aren't you a squirrel's sunflower? There's too many... so here's three pages!
I don't know his work so I was expecting Paris during a rain with streetlamps and cars' lights.
The birches came up and my mind had an identity crisis on which was the positive and which was the negative space. It took getting out of crossed eyes to see the forest for the leaves.
I don't know if I need to see a chiropractor or a psychologist after that!
I'm afraid to see what else you have in store for us.
Thank you so much for the lovely comment. I’m doing my best to celebrate these life affirming moments when so many others are busy doling out death or draconian rules about all kinds of nonsense. Loved your sunflower post by the way as well as your art. Thanks for creating something beautiful to counteract all the ugly art that’s being foisted on us.
The rebirth of Life in the face of Death" That's cool, mang. Thanks. I just saw your thank you for recommending you. Well, here is a perfect example of why I did it! :)
It's always a treat when a little poetic Victory comes our way. Well done, VP!
This is what classical poetry used to be.
With a post-modern edge:
"The masticated gravel between the teeth of the iron tracks"
When you write there is a switch thrown in my head from intellect to Motion Picture Mode where the words are instantly translated to Home Movies in the Mind.
Patrick, 1000 thanks for the wonderful comment. Can I use this as a pull quote? That’s kind of what I’m aspiring to be: a sort of neoclassical modern poet.
By all means.
However.... what we need is new language for the new niche.
Nouveau Niche.
Because on earlier poems I commented that you paint with words like the impressionist artists portray a rainy street in paris.
In the words of Bruce Lee: You have the Style of No Style.
(not really, I just like channeling the Ghost of Bruce).
I guess what I'm saying is that you are a polymath rennaissance man of words so invent your own name for what you do. Then get a good PR outfit to promote your style and then start seminars where you charge thousand of dollars to teach others how to rub two words together to start a fire.
Or not.
Keep writing.
I love the way you think Patrick! Ok challenge accepted.
Art Nouveau is my favorite style, Gustav Klimt my all time favorite artist, Barcelona my favorite city!!!!
post some Klimt links of your favorites
lol, that will be impossible.. there are just toooooo many but here are a few
Birch Forest
https://gandalfsgallery.blogspot.com/2023/04/gustav-klimt-birch-forest-1903.html
Garden Flower
https://www.wallbuddyart.com/listing/637291321/gustav-klimt-flower-garden-flower
Beech Grove
https://www.arthistoryproject.com/artists/gustav-klimt/beech-grove-1/
Danae
https://www.perlinissima.it/prodotto/danae-di-gustav-klimt-kit-ricamo-a-perline/
PORTRAIT D'ADELE BLOCH BAUER
https://www.echarpe-et-foulard.fr/content/32-echarpe-klimt
the sunflower
https://www.wikiart.org/en/gustav-klimt/the-sunflower-1907
all of his tree and garden paintings
https://www.dailyartmagazine.com/gustav-klimt-trees-paintings/
Thanks so much for sharing all these examples of Klimt’s artwork. Aside from the Kiss and maybe a couple of others, I’ve never seen so many of his paintings. That was really cool.
Aren't you a squirrel's sunflower? There's too many... so here's three pages!
I don't know his work so I was expecting Paris during a rain with streetlamps and cars' lights.
The birches came up and my mind had an identity crisis on which was the positive and which was the negative space. It took getting out of crossed eyes to see the forest for the leaves.
I don't know if I need to see a chiropractor or a psychologist after that!
I'm afraid to see what else you have in store for us.
Simply beautiful!
Thank you so much Joanie! 🙏🧡🙏🧡🙏
Thanks for showing me here. ^_^
Let's get him some more subs!
You folks are too awesome. How lucky I am to know you!
It is mutual!
Good idea!
Very scenic! Glad to see more people write train poems!
love it. im sitting by train tracks rn and am working on a piece set at another train station. and I love cherry trees
beautiful poem.. The rebirth of life in the face of death.. They only live one season, these blossoms, but they live it in full glory!
Thank you so much for the lovely comment. I’m doing my best to celebrate these life affirming moments when so many others are busy doling out death or draconian rules about all kinds of nonsense. Loved your sunflower post by the way as well as your art. Thanks for creating something beautiful to counteract all the ugly art that’s being foisted on us.
oh you and me both, I dwell in those dark places too much, thankful for every chance I have to notice what is beautiful! Thanks for stopping by too!
I couldn't find a way to do a private message and Substack has been having technical obstructions, so I'm posting here with a friend's stack:
https://karafree.substack.com/p/heres-to-a-new-generation-of-magnificent
I love her paintings and I've often posted on your Stack that your words are like paintings.
So in the off chance you get inspired to write an: Ode To a Sun Flower or something, I just wanted to introduce you two.
Patrick, no worries. Thanks so much for thinking of me and connecting with Karafree. Beautiful work!
Yes, I appreciate this. "watching the trees along
the platform like baby’s breath
on steroids
strum a new melody
upon the telephone wires
The rebirth of Life in the face of Death" That's cool, mang. Thanks. I just saw your thank you for recommending you. Well, here is a perfect example of why I did it! :)
Thank you sooooo much! And you're super welcome! I really appreciate you as well!
Marvelous Way to start my day, thanks for the words!
i LOVE the spacing on this. and the the literal illustration is striking.
Thanks so much Asa.
This is lovely!
Thanks a million Ange! And thanks for subscribing, too!
Exquisite poetry, poignant and beautiful, thank you so much for sharing.
Oh Sue, thank you kindly. 🙏🧡🙏🧡🙏
You are more than welcome, I am enchanted, thank you too!
"The masticated gravel
between the teeth
of the
iron tracks
refreshed by the sheets
of last night’s rain"
I absolutely love this! This poem was a sensory experience. Absolutely beautiful.
Yay thanks so much for the kind feedback Melissa!
Absolutely gorgeous 🩷✨🍃
Thanks so much Deborah! 🙏🧡🥰
Love it.
Lovely piece!!!!
Thanks so much Kiana! 🙏🧡🙏