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Impossible Reality

I stand in the space of the artist Trying to imagine his thoughts. Stretching my mind to wonder On each line he draws- Layers of mirrored illusions Dimensions of confusion A grid among many shapes Morphed into birds of flight Interlocking black and white An impossible reality I feel. It's a cerebral experience I can't explain adequately in words. It lifts me into a higher plain Within the hands of a genus. M. C. Escher an extraordinaire. For Debbie Guzzi's contest, 'What Do You Make Of This?'

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Sheri Fresonke Harper

Date: 3/15/2013 8:12:00 PM

Connie, excellent ode to MC Escher, I love his work too.

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 3/16/2013 8:32:00 AM

Thank you Sheri for your comment and for stopping by. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/15/2013 5:33:00 PM

- "Small" things - Great Moments ..... - Connie, very good poem written to the contest, good luck! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 3/16/2013 8:33:00 AM

Thanks Anne for your lovely comment and for stopping by. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Debra Squyres

Date: 3/15/2013 2:16:00 PM

Thank you for dropping by with your congratulations on Spindled Mettle's win. Now for this: I went back and looked at the picture...you've descibed the feelings and the the confusion I felt at the artists work as well. I like where you took this poem. It should score well !!

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 3/16/2013 8:34:00 AM

Debra much appreciated for you delightful comment and for stopping by. Warm Smiles Always, Connie

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/15/2013 12:06:00 AM

rereading this one. It's really great, Connie. I think Debs will score it high. Sure hope so.

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 3/16/2013 8:35:00 AM

Andrea thanks for your lovely comment and for stopping by. Warm Smiles Always, Connie

Richard D Seal

Date: 3/14/2013 6:31:00 PM

Unreal, thats what I made of it.lol. A poem to match the pictures me thinks, very well done. Thanks for the comment on my effort. Take care, Regards Richard

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 3/16/2013 8:37:00 AM

Thank you Richard for your comment and for stopping by. Much appreciated my friend. Warm Smiles, Connie

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/14/2013 3:04:00 PM

Enjoyed reading your creative work this afternoon..I am glad that I chose this one to read today..Sara

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 3/14/2013 3:07:00 PM

Thank you Sara for stopping by and for your delightful comment. Warm Smiles, Connie

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/13/2013 10:49:00 PM

I think you are much more into art than I am. it sounds very modern art. Is it? Good tribute for Mr. Escher. (also that is great that you draw too!)

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 3/14/2013 2:43:00 PM

Went to college for drawing and painting. Etcher is quite out there with his drawing. Although I'm more a realistic artist. I love his imagination and his technique. Thanks for your comment. Warm Smiles, Connie

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 3/13/2013 6:42:00 PM

Thanks so much for the entry now take the last addition the info and work it into your verse ;) remember to layer like Escher Light & Love

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 3/14/2013 2:44:00 PM

Thanks Debbie. I see what you mean. Much improved I think. Warm Smiles, Connie

Ilene Bauer

Date: 3/13/2013 4:08:00 PM

your second verse let me know to whom you were referring and you've done a great job! his pictures are amazing...

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 3/14/2013 2:45:00 PM

Thank you Ilene for your comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Russell Sivey

Date: 3/13/2013 3:31:00 PM

This is a brilliant and remarkable write my friend! The artist Escher is a very great inspiration to many people, I've enjoyed his works! You have crafted a beautiful poem here Connie, such a wonderful piece, Great Work!!

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 3/14/2013 2:49:00 PM

Thank you for your much appreciated comment Russell. I love Escher and Salvador Dali. Although I'm a realistic artist, I love their imaginations and techniques. Warm Smiles, Connie