This is based on one of my favorite paintings ever, "The Desperate Man" by Gustave Courbet. I recently saw an exhibition on him at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and it was AMAZING to see in person. I think I am in love with the man in the painting, lol(Courbet, actually). It happens, I am weird and fall in love with book characters, too. The line about us all being desperate men came from Father Joseph Mary on EWTN when he was speaking of men in prison being desperate men.
I think you got it right here. Nice poem. Among the good ones I have come across this year. You flow the words freely with accuracy, we are all desparate human beings, always scared of the next day.
We are desparate to know the future, sacred of tommorow and never forgeting yesterday. Keep the pen flowing....
I really think you've captured the essence of innocence here. We all start out with dreams and goals, and then the road bends. Obstacles create frustration and longer paths to our goals. Nicely penned, Michelle!
Sheila
...you so wonderfully capture...desperate...with all the freedom of your pen...finding light somewhere between tomorrow and yesterdays.
excellent poetry here Michelle...
John
we are all of us
desperate men
waking up tomorrow
still carrying yesterdays
So true. You have reaped the benefits of letting the painting feed your imagination as usual. Well done, Michelle. So. You're weird, eh? Join the club. Love, hugs, and best wishes,
Michelle this is one of you best, I felt and it made me think of my own life in this context and the various stages in reflection that I thought I was desparate only to find out that it passed and I was calm...until the next time I became a desparate man. Love this one sweetie, great job.
Your imagination is very creative. Have you had a chance to see the other exhibits at the Metropolitan Museum of Art? My father worked there for thirty something years. Ah, have you seen Marie Antoinnette's bed. Did you know within the headboard their is a golden cross covered in an assortment of jewels to die for?
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We are desparate to know the future, sacred of tommorow and never forgeting yesterday. Keep the pen flowing....
Sheila
peace,
carolyn
excellent poetry here Michelle...
John
John
desperate men
waking up tomorrow
still carrying yesterdays
So true. You have reaped the benefits of letting the painting feed your imagination as usual. Well done, Michelle. So. You're weird, eh? Join the club. Love, hugs, and best wishes,
Reg xo
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Fee
Stunning character portrayal, in vividly painted lines - well done -
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Be always safe,
Karen