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A Verdant Memory

An abundant rural scene Everywhere freshly green Fields overladen with hay Buttercups dot the meadow Hedges white with may See Grant Woods(1892-1942) Iowa rural scene paintings,especially Young corn & similar http://www.crma.org/Content/Grant_Wood/Gallery.aspx

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Raul Moreno

Date: 3/22/2009 11:45:00 PM

A beautiful abundant rural scene indeed. nice work Brian...Raul

Sharon Winter

Date: 3/22/2009 7:39:00 AM

Your poem as rich in imagery as his paintings. Just realized he is the one behind the famous painting of the farmer and his wife! Thanks Brian. Love, Shar

Robin L. Gass

Date: 3/22/2009 6:36:00 AM

This poem is a beautiful tribute to Grant Woods work. The scene is as rich as your title. I am enjoying my venture into the world of art. Thank you for sharing and your thoughtful words! Love, Robin

Deirdre Omaidin

Date: 3/22/2009 4:58:00 AM

That fresh freshness you have captured this beautiful Spring morning is hopefully here to stay. Beautiful. Regards: Déirdre

Christopher Higgins

Date: 3/22/2009 4:40:00 AM

wonderful way of capturing this scene Brian.. you painted it very well.....infusing life.

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 3/22/2009 2:33:00 AM

A beautiful scene you wrote here, lovely, like a photo from home. love, Kristin

Michael Jordan

Date: 3/22/2009 1:56:00 AM

Good Morning Brian, you painted a wonderful picture with this poem Brian - Honored to read your work as always - God Bless you, mj