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Monet's Water Lilies

A canvas washed with pastel hues In palest pinks and liquid blues Perfection seen through Monet’s eyes Recounting where his genius lies The lilies floating on the lake The water, greenish blue opaque A fluid mix of subtle tints A flowing dream with fragile glints This work of art from sable brush Perception, depth, a hazy blush This masterpiece both cool and warm All bound up in poetic form To gaze in awe, to stand and stare To find oneself transported there The tranquil view, unbroken, whole Will heal the heart, rebuild the soul The peace, the calm, the beauty rare The artist’s gift for all to share Margaret Foster- 21st September 2011

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 12/25/2015 7:43:00 PM
Hi Margaret, thanks for stopping by...love Water Lillies....there are deep forest (Superior Nat'l Forest) ponds in Northern Minnesota I chance upon every few years filled with neon White Lillies with glowing yellow pistols filling me with peace, jimbo
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Date: 11/18/2011 5:07:00 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Brian's "Any 2011 Poem" contest Margaret. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/16/2011 5:32:00 AM
i think you've really captured the feeling of looking at monet's paintings. beautifully rhymed, too!
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Date: 11/16/2011 2:55:00 AM
congrats ~LUV*SKAT
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Date: 11/15/2011 10:51:00 PM
The artist seen through poets eyes. The poet's gift for all to share. Beautiful lines Margaret.
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Date: 9/27/2011 9:23:00 AM
I am stopping by your wonderful poetry today to thank you for your kind comments on my writing Margaret. Hope you have an inspiration filled week. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/22/2011 1:05:00 AM
Margaret, this one makes me feel like you are looking right at this lake with lilies or at a picture by Monet himself! Hope you do well in the contest, sweetie.
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Date: 9/22/2011 12:50:00 AM
all the colors and images dance with my eyes, marge... a radiant offering with winning luck!..:) huggs, nette
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Date: 9/21/2011 2:17:00 AM
This is artistry in words. I wish you luck in Francine's latest contest.
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