By Madison Grover
On a glorious day,
Two maidens bask in the sweet spring breeze
A fan along her side, etched with detail
Gifted by her lover, somewhere off in the sea
The sweetest blue silks
Lay around her neck, hidden away from the wind
The dainty white dress, the color of rich milk
Handwashed each day, never to be mended
The dress the color of bubblegum taffy
The softest fabric to behold
Perfect for any occasion, spring or summer
It happens to be her lover’s favorite color
Sculpted men lay along the wall
Carved by the greatest, imported from France
Each detail tells a story
A story so delicate, they’re performing a dance
Secluded from the world
In their green getaway
Miles away from despair
Sweet smells are in the air
Le Héron Familier (1877)
Vincenzo Capobianchi
I chose this painting by Vincenzo Capobianchi because it happens to be one of my favorite paintings of all time. The shade of color used and each detail makes it stand out to me. You can look at each corner and find something new to admire. You can also use this artwork in reference to many other paintings as well as television interpretations. I was not inspired by any of the poems we’ve discussed this semester. I went along as I wrote. I attempted to explain the art in an artistic tone, as well as imagine some potential details. I tried to solely focus on the art itself but I like to imagine deeper meanings to artwork. For instance, my mention of the lady in pink holding a fan. It could potentially be gifted by someone who cares for her. As well as the color of her dress is her lover’s favorite color. I tried to rhyme at the end of each line and at least have a rhyme scheme for every stanza.
I really really like this. I read your poem before I looked at the art that your referenced and I totally had the vision of the painting in my head, when I saw the work, I thought wow what an amazing encapsulation of this art. I love the detail that your added in your poem and imagery, this is a great reflection.
Your descriptions paint a very illustrative picture and help visualize the painting without even seeing it at first. The poem also flows nicely.
I really enjoyed this poem. Your descriptions of the painting and embodiment of the characters helped to form a picture even without seeing it. I liked how you brought attention to the colors throughout as well. Both on the surface and deeper, this was a great interpretation of the painting!
I love this poem. You very greatly painted the painting in my head before I even looked at it. I love this style of painting and I think you captured it very beautifully in your poem. As the reader it felt like I was there in the painting with them!