Carolyn Devonshire Poet Free verse

Artist Andrew Wyeth

He called them the great men
Thoreau, Goethe, Emerson, Tolstoy
Yet even as a child, I discovered Wyeth's greatness
“Christina’s World” called to me
fascinated child, as mama shopped
Christina’s painting intrigued me for hours

Blind neighbor, his inspiration
Christina was lying in a field of wheat
Saleslady explained her sad life
Glorified only in Wyeth's detailed, brilliant strokes
Staring at her so long at age eight
Mama bought the print on which I still marvel




*Pennsylvania Artist Andrew Wyeth received the National Medal of Arts in 2006 and died 
just 10 days after my father on January 16, 2009.  His most well-known work is Christina’s world

* Poem written April 19, 2014

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Paul Callus April 19, 2014 at 5:42 PM This is a most enjoyable read. I don't know much about Andrew Wyeth, but I remember that the beautiful cover of The Last of the Mohicans is by him. Must look him up and see your "Christina's World". // paul

Stefan Maxima April 19, 2014 at 11:55 AM Easter is a promise of joy and renewal May this one before us Marks a new beginning Of happiness, love and prosperity. Wishing you all a Happy Easter! With love Maxima