Before cozying up in our graves, skip with me like a lunatic in the parking garage. Be mildly impressed I know a little something about the modern art exhibit. Walk across the fountain with me while security chases others away. We’ll view the grounds in the last of the day’s sunlight.
I confess: In front of the Monet, I ferried off somewhere and whipped up a little color of my own. I stirred up snow from my childhood, blue from your sky, faith in progression, sugar from our kisses and dark earth from the ocean.
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Just loved the imageries created by the conglomeration of words in this post.
Beautiful images here. Just lovely.
I will skip like a lunatic any day but a parking garage is kind of scary so they cat might stay away.
There you are, I see you, I see you well. As it should be, as it is. Que sera, sera. (this made me smile my little smile of recognition - how somehow I already know you?)
your 'Morning in My Life' sounds wonderful, i read it several times just to savor it more, so beautiful, there is such a lightness, playfulness, joy, exactly how love is supposed to be :-) & i like the title as well :-)
Wonderful image.
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I know nothing about modern art, but I do love Monet. And blue from the sky and dark earth from the ocean sounds lovely.
I don't know why or how I lost you, but I've found you again and I'm so very glad.
Happy New Year.
Beautiful image with a morning in your life
Love this piece! I was wondering when we get to read some more of your master pieces. I love the message behind the skipping like a lunatic at the parking garage line. It made me smile...and I now have a sudden urge to skip. Actually, to skip in heels :) hahaha
I love the art my friend, sometimes it's hard to appreciate such, but the eyes of an artist does easily... it has a meaning behind it worth searching for:)
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very cool up close like that.
I love how you can get so much from something.
and your way with words...amazing.
I was able to get up close to some Van Gogh when it was here in Atlanta. It was amazing. I just wanted to touch it. And I could have, but I didn't. I think I should have, but I didn't.
Beautiful. I read it as a prose poem, and love especially the final paragraphs. Thank you.
*smile*. Back to the Ed I first met. I have to smile. It makes me happy. After meeting you however, I giggle at the vision of you skipping. You don't seem like a skipping kinda guy, my tall lanky friend. But heck...I'll skip with you! I've already been labeled a lunatic. May as well act it.
now from my childhood, blue from your sky, faith in progression, sugar from our kisses and dark earth from the ocean...oh those are the painting of life..aren't they...
smiles...nice ed...this is def got some underlying sizzle to it...and some fantastic imagery...like the playfulness in it as well...
All of us should have those spontaneous moments where we throw off convention..Just live in the moment and grab all the joy we can...love the imagery you painted with your words and your painting.. snow from my childhood, blue from your sky, faith in progression, sugar from our kisses and dark earth from the ocean.
I had my own moment with Van Gogh and although I didn't paint on canvas he inspired me to paint with words...His painting Starry Night gave me Winter Stars Blind
i wanted to touch the painting, too, joshua. then from an angle i saw there was glass over it, which i would not have believed when i was leaning into it, ironically. the photo is starry night. i saw irises, but didn't bring my camera. no loss, as having a camera with me puts me in psycho photo mode:) google images come in handy that way, and starry night is one of my favs.
i can skip, annie. and skip well. i'm full of manly traits that way:)
I love Vangoh but make feel sad:)
On my bucketlist is to view at least some famous paintings one day.
Fantastic!.......:-)Hugs
all the makings of your own masterpiece!
I just had to read this through a few times. I visited the Van Gogh exhibit at the Art Institute when it was here several years ago and it was magical.
Your story was airy and romantic, almost like a dream. Thanks!
Beautiful post, Ed. Makes me want to visit an art exhibit....today!
Love getting new perspective -- literally and figuratively -- by moving in for extreme close-ups. I'm a huge fan of Georgia O'Keefe's work for this very reason. Thanks so much for the follow on my blog. I'm going to enjoy reading more from you!
Oh my, oh my. I have a huge obsession with Van Gogh. His paintings, his words, his life. I even wrote a short play with him in it.
Ed, love the morning in your life. Also you had me at Van Gogh and Monet which I just love!
Sounds like my kind of morning :)
I relished this, Ed, as a museum addict. The conversational tone worked really well and I love the colors and textures. Great love poem. The 2nd stanza was my favorite.
Wowweee, what a fabulous picture you also painted Ed. Loved all of the images you painted for us. I would have wanted to touch it too, to feel it's textures, lines, but, if everyone did that there'd soon be no paint or canvas left to touch but big holes worn into it. Loved all of this so much! Love brings out the best in us. :)
Love love love love love the line starting "I stirred up snow...." So many vivid and colourful images come to mind :)
Ah, my favorite thing to do - skip through life and stretch the boundaries whenever possible. This sweet friend left me with a huge smile. (Hugs)Indigo
Um, awesome.
I love that closeup; if I could ball myself up inside a paint-texture mountain, I would find myself whole and at peace.
Love this line: "Before cozying up in our graves, skip with me like a lunatic"
~Shawna
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It is really wonderful when you have someone to explore the world together.
You have quite a way with words! Glad to have come over to visit today.
beautiful words to compliment beautiful art..
lynne
I love this, especially the last paragraph. No better way to while away the time than in the company of artists and art. And see... you just proved it.
Beautiful art, beautiful words! I have a great image in my head! Thanks Ed ;o) Have a great one!
Fountain splashing and skipping, it
should be a yearly requirement. Love the prose.
A good love poem is better than a satisfying meal--in fact, it *is* a satisfying meal, so thanks for feeding the hungry. Esp in that final stanza.
fantastic prose-poetry! Every stanza is delicious.
**** I stirred up snow from my childhood, blue from your sky, faith in progression, sugar from our kisses and dark earth from the ocean****
dear, ed,
I think I'm in Loooove. Xxx
...I do so enjoy reading your poetry...:)
An intriguing thought, looking at a painting from that close. I can see where it might inspire some wild thoughts. Very entertaining write!
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Ed, this is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with me.
The art you've painted here is so meaningful, every strokes here tells something. That's the mind of an artist, even without words, just a stroke of your brush can create an imaginary art, great sharing:) Thanks a lot!:)
I think we were married in another life. Not this one, but perhaps the one before.
Ed, this is terrific, loved it. Hugs
Your words jump off the page and paint their own pictures with the imagery they evoke--lovely piece of work. It was fun reading other bloggers' comments too--you are quite popular and well thought of!!! Thanks for your nice comments on my post--always glad to have you stop by. Mickie ;)
I can really see this! Sooo beautiful.
Beautiful, just love this.
That looks so cool up close.
I have a thing for close up photography, especially the abstract.
Funny, I've been on an art kick lately. I visited a fabulous exhibit at Toledo Art Museum with contemporary artists. Art is good for the soul. I've never thought of focusing close-up on one small section of a masterpiece. Thanks for the idea!
Morning in my life! Wow :) Lovely!
Beautiful post, Ed. I'm an adult and still skip at times, swing on a children's playground. It's fun, no matter how old we are. When my grandkids are old enough to do these things with me, I won't look like such a space cadet! Haha!
Love how you made those splashes of color real and substantive.
Pat
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'tis cool
And what a dazzling morning, Ed... I've had this up while working today, and been coming back to it. This joyful love story moment makes the toes tingle... It really does! I'm all for skipping, dancing in the sunshine, singing just because... We don't play enough as adults. This reminds me to love deeply, play lightheartedly and wonder in this moment... This you for this gift today. :o)
Fabulous, vivid details! That looks super cool close up.
Love the colors and textures. I think the name you choose fits perfectly.
Happy Friday the 13th!
Beautiful post! In 2008 I got to see Van Gogh's Artist's Bedroom. The original! I was so overjoyed I started to cry...it's my favorite...so simple yet moving...sigh
That "dark earth from the ocean" line is definitely a keeper, Ed.
Dreamily paused my day for a moment.
Thank you, Ed.
ed,
great works of art should elicit memories and emotions. i love the way you put it into words.
namaste........cj
simply beautiful. wow.
good morning...just thought i'd swing by and say hello...smiles
Great Art and Love.
Such a bewitching combination!
I have always longed to dive into a Van Dyke and find my Soulmate there :)
I can barely scroll to the bottom of this long list of comments :)! The last stanza and final line were my favorites here.
I'd say the last lines were my favorite, but only because you artfully, a little madly, but very pointedly led me right to them.
God, I like your blog. You make me want to write songs. Why? I have absolutely no clue, but who the hell cares?
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