Notes About The Poem

 Saint John’s sketch—Dalí’s inspiration

Salvador Dalí’s “Christ of Saint John of the Cross” 1951

Christ Of Saint John Of The Cross

Painting…

artwork
berserk

odd earned 
modern
              
surreal
appeal
   
bizarre
by far

not banned
unfanned 

slash—tore
restored
 
Symbol…

Based on
Friar John’s

drawing
gnawing

foreseen
cross scene

Christ’s arms
paint psalms 

cross floats
gloss boat

Easter 
feaster

Colors…

cool tones
browns form

dark sky
eagle eye

bone blends
deepens 

blue dream
hue scheme

Technique…

contrast
both vast

pewter
muter  

spectrum
none done      (perpective never done)

Dalí’s
follies
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Hind Avatar
April 12, 2026 at 10:47 PM
woah, got chills. beautiful
Anaya Avatar
April 19, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Belated Thanks!
Kauffman Avatar
April 2, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Anaya, I love your inspired words of poetic artistry. You capture so much of the pure essence of Dali's amazing painting in each footle and so much of the pure essence of the crucifixion. Well done, my friend! Easter blessings to you!
Anaya Avatar
April 2, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Thank for the read, Sam footles look fun, they can be time consuming if you want to get it right. And with that said, I really appreciate what you thought! Sweet poetess. Easter blessings xXhugs
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