Balloons and Favors For All {Normal Rockwell, 1894-1978}
Thought I was going to have to paint you White-bread. Tip-tilt noses, gap-tooth grins and freckles had me thinking you fooled yourself that no one starved. Got pummeled. Robbed, murdered, raped. America, the Land of Cute and Complacent. Fleece in the sky and free tickets to chortle with Goofy. Postman’s Mister Rogers, and the dentist. Specs at half-mast, 100-watt smile no monster could possibly fake. No drug in that grape lollipop. Ma sweet as her pink-frosted cake. Pa teases, doesn't hurt. Dog uses his teeth to smile, Cat lisps and prances like Sylvester then spins rose-cheeked Grandma’s yarn to linguini. All drawn with the skill of a master craftsman. Saturday Evening Post slick and shining with dollops of red, white, and blue.
In time, I discovered the you who rooted out Mean and Sad. Took them on without reservation. Your America began showing her melting pot roots as you helped expose inequality without once forgetting a child needs jolly, by gum. Ice cream and picnics in parks green and safe. Great game! Sure do thank you, Mister. Your pictures rrrroot-a-toot-toot!!
(c) Phyllis Jean Green, 2007
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Reviews of "Balloons and Favors For All {Norman Rockwell, 1894-1978}"
Phyllis what poignancy and I enjoyed this poem.
The verbage and twists and turns of this write makes for
a masterpiece to me...nice, clean and quite interesting indeed!
A masterpiece that would grace any gallery with greatness. Beautifully, poignantly penned...the memories you invoke with succinct verse. One of your best, wish I'd written this!!!!!!!! Well done, my ((((((friend)))))).
What a day that was, when little Ruby went off to school! I love this painting!
Your write reminds me of the good ole'days. Norman Rockwell stood in the midst of traditions, yet, of change and many powerful wills, inspired, all the while, surrounded by barber shops, ice cream parlors, and picnics in the park!
Love this write...PEA, you always get me going!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
Absolutely breathtaking I love Normal Rockwell
Paintings he was Great!!
Excellent tribute to a Great artist, your words painted
A fantastic picture!!
Love And Peace To You Always..Morning Star
Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on February 19, 2007
He was one of the greatest, Norman that is.
Enjoyed immensely...
A stunning write my friend...I too love Norman Rockwell's work, I enjoy his artwork so much, it reflects a different time in America, some might say a simpler time...you've captured it well my friend...loved it!
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling
Norman Rockwell is one of my great inspirations of which I incorporate mention of him and his art in my novels. I have a favorite, the one with the woman reclining on a wing chair of that era with her long, tapered fingers dipped into a box of Baxters chocolates with a Scotty dog looking up at her, and then of course the soda fountain Rockwell is priceless...AND the one he did when Henry Ford first drove that car down the street and amazed adults and children peered from house windows! FORDS and ROCKWELL pioneered America...and then there's PEA GREEN! I love you, Pea. I put that message in a lavender balloon and it's floating on it's way to N.C....catch it when it arrives...can't miss it, its tie-dyed with porcupine quills tied on the string & swirled with Sage's glitter!
your gliterati Hollywood gay starlet with purple rhinestones and silver wingtips on her boots,
Sage
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and the picture real
like your words it held logic
and the understanding of truths done gracefully
Wonderful write. :)
Phyllis what poignancy and I enjoyed this poem.
The verbage and twists and turns of this write makes for
a masterpiece to me...nice, clean and quite interesting indeed!
Continued enlightenment,
~From the Heart...
To have my name next to a work of Master Norman Rockwell is more than an honor, it is a full gold medal's prize. Thank You!
I have enjoyed the reading of "Balloons and Favors For All {Norman Rockwell, 1894-1978}".
In gratitude, cooperative attitude and best wishes for a wealthy career.
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
I'm in awe of your talent.
Hugs
Dale
Be well,
Kathy
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Norman Rockwell is one of my favorite painters; he was a master! :)
A masterpiece that would grace any gallery with greatness. Beautifully, poignantly penned...the memories you invoke with succinct verse. One of your best, wish I'd written this!!!!!!!! Well done, my ((((((friend)))))).
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Rockwell's Masterpieces
Outstanding write phyllis
Love & Peace
William
love and peace, Carole
Your write reminds me of the good ole'days. Norman Rockwell stood in the midst of traditions, yet, of change and many powerful wills, inspired, all the while, surrounded by barber shops, ice cream parlors, and picnics in the park!
Love this write...PEA, you always get me going!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
Love Tinka
Love,
Taylor
Paintings he was Great!!
Excellent tribute to a Great artist, your words painted
A fantastic picture!!
Love And Peace To You Always..Morning Star
Enjoyed immensely...
Carmen
Regis
Fee
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling
your gliterati Hollywood gay starlet with purple rhinestones and silver wingtips on her boots,
Sage
So many beautiful faces in the crowd and not enough time to capture them all. This was an excellent tribute.