A Visit To Moma

The puppets from “Pinocchio”
Were beautifully displayed;
Picassos, Cezannes and Van Goghs
Were artfully arrayed.

The photographs and furniture
Were waiting to be seen
By locals, tourists, school groups
And all people in between.

At MOMA* there is so much art – 
Kandinsky, Rothko, Klee – 
Just one thing has been missing,
‘Til today, and that was me!

*Museum of Modern Art

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Date: 2/21/2023 8:28:00 PM
Oh gosh, I miss the city so much. I used to live 40 minutes away. I went to MOMA to see the Degas exhibit once. I love French Impressionism. It was so exciting and just breathtaking. My cell phone screen saver is of one of the ballerinas I was allowed to photograph. You must be artistic to love MOMA so much. Again, I am so glad to find another of your poems bringing back a wonderful memory for me.
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Date: 1/27/2023 7:49:00 AM
Was there but once and that was years ago, Ilene. Saw my first van Gogh there and a few of his selected letters. Living in a city has its advantages, but I'll still take the quiet countryside any day. / Maurice
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Date: 1/25/2023 2:29:00 PM
Well worth the visit, no? A great museum. Glad you went and I know you enjoyed it. Your poem properly extolled its virtues.
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Date: 1/28/2023 12:05:00 PM
thank you, leo larry! yes, very worth the visit!
Date: 1/24/2023 4:44:00 PM
Glad you made it Ilene. I am sure you enjoyed yourself looking at all the great art. This one will go on my bucket list glad you were able to enjoy...
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 1/28/2023 12:06:00 PM
thanks for dropping by, michael! it's always wonderful to me to be in an art museum...
Date: 1/24/2023 1:12:00 PM
Delightful, Ilene. What a wonderful way to spend a day...or several...in NYC. I haven't been to this one, but I have been to the Louvre in Paris, and to the Smithsonian in D.C.
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 1/28/2023 12:07:00 PM
hey jim! if you're ever in new york, you have to visit this one, as well as the met. i appreciate you reading and commenting...
Date: 1/24/2023 1:00:00 PM
... to your poem : - An exciting day at the museum ... - I haven't visited a museum for many years ... great writing, Ilene - hugs
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 1/28/2023 12:08:00 PM
thank you, anne-lise! i wish i could visit your country to see all the beauty that you have access to as well...
Date: 1/24/2023 12:55:00 PM
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