A Morning at the Met

Today I saw Greek vases
And a room by Frank Lloyd Wright,
Lots of paintings by impressionists,
Which always bring delight…

Fancy furnishings and jewelry,
Some sculptures and stained glass,
Ancient pottery and artifacts
Of silver, gold and brass…

Even samples of old baseball cards,
A true collector’s dream,
Plus the handiwork of Native tribes,
All worthy of esteem.

As I wandered through the galleries
With so much on display,
I felt grateful for the chance to fold
This art into my day.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Martin Avatar
December 16, 2024 at 3:41 AM
Ilene, I'm envious of your visit as I live in southern Louisiana and nothing like "The Met" is nearby. I am uplifted, however, by your descriptions of the beauty and variety of art during your "Morning at the Met." Touche' again!
Wolf Avatar
December 14, 2024 at 9:27 PM
Good It sounds like the 'Met' did not succumb to the trend that places 'warnings' next to the art that 'X' artist was a 'white man of privilege' or a 'conquistador' or some other such irrelevancy! ~ Gershon
Martin Avatar
December 16, 2024 at 3:34 AM
Bravo Gershon/love your reply!
Greenhough Avatar
December 12, 2024 at 8:13 PM
I'm glad to hear you had a good time. Learning should happen throughout life. Good thoughts.
Allison Avatar
December 12, 2024 at 3:24 PM
oh those artifacts sound right up my street. I would love to visit the USA again one day! hugs jan xx
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