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oh ... Gustav, how you pique the senses captured passion's plural tenses lovers twined in percale folds caught supine with spattered golds porcelain dolls in fetal slumbers brushed sublime in tans and umbers bold, the bleeds of Burnt Sienna stippling scapes of fair Vienna Yellow Ochre, Prussian Green Cadmium Yellow, Blue Indanthrene trees like soldiers, lilting boughs abstractions spun of silken vows ceilings meant to thus adorn gilded graces - Heaven-borne waters, tranquil - tresses, bare a world composing textures, rare you struggled long to e'er refine your critics and uncommon line subjects some then found appalling yet, remained, your faithful calling imbibing absinthe, sans a chaser life you sketched with no eraser and while we mortals can but dream you left the world your gauzy gleam so death would not define the worth of genius meant to shake ... the earth. ~ 2nd Place ~ in the "Klimt" Poetry Contest, Anthony Slausen, Judge & Sponsor.

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John Watt

Date: 5/30/2020 1:38:00 PM

"The Kiss" is so iconic in culture that it's easy to think of him as a one-hit wonder (like Munch with The Scream or Dali with The Persistence of Memory). You have helped combat that with your broader approach and the medley of paintings in your image. Bravo to you for the insights and the educational tour of a great artist, Greg. Going into my faves ~ John

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/30/2020 10:11:00 PM

That's very kind of you, John, and comments like yours are what spurs me on ... that was my intent with this one, (to represent Klimt on a broader canvas), and I thank you so very much for recognizing that and commenting on it. Best wishes, my friend - you are a blessing.

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/7/2018 8:06:00 PM

I love it. Beautiful poem. Congrats on your win, Gregory.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/7/2018 8:50:00 PM

Thanks so much, Line ... I wanted to make this about HIM - his art, life, subjects, inclinations, etc., not just "The Kiss", (which has been written about a million times now, lol), so while it wasn't at the top, I'm very proud of this poem, and so thankful that you and others (below) found it worthy. Blessings, my friend! :-)

Jannie Breedt

Date: 1/2/2018 4:24:00 AM

Hi Greg. Bravo again! Youre no 1 on best new poems starting 2018 in with this brilliant couplet. It makes me so happy to see you here again. You are an inspiration to me.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/2/2018 4:33:00 AM

Oh, my dear friend, Jannie - you are too kind! Your opinion will always be very important to me, as will your friendship, and I'm so thankful for both! Blessings and sincere thanks to you, my brother! :-)

John Fleming

Date: 1/1/2018 7:17:00 AM

Never before have I read rhyming verse that just simply rolls off the tongue with such consummate ease as this one does...absolutely sublime, Greg - truly! My warmest regards -- and best wishes for the New Year! :) john

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/2/2018 4:31:00 AM

That means a great deal to me, John, coming from a wonderfully intelligent and talented poet such as yourself ... thank you SO much for the kind words! Blessings to you, my good friend! :-)

Kelly Hitchcock

Date: 12/29/2017 2:01:00 PM

Wow...I could only hope to find the words... True poetry!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/30/2017 8:40:00 PM

That's very kind of you, Kelly, thank you so much! Blessings, my friend! :-)

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 12/28/2017 5:53:00 PM

Poetry Soup is so educational! Here I am introduced to an artist I should have heard about, but who is new and fascinating to me - and then, there is Greg's tribute par excellence!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/28/2017 5:59:00 PM

Oh, that is so sweet of you, SW, and I so greatly appreciate your lovely comments! You always post things that are so heart-felt and thoughtful, and I hope you know I do NOT take them for granted. Blessings to you, My Dear Poet Friend! :-) <3

Eve Roper

Date: 12/28/2017 1:52:00 PM

Great verse , Gregory, congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve~`*

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/28/2017 3:07:00 PM

Thank you very much, Eve - bless you! :-) <3

Sheila Haskins

Date: 12/28/2017 1:05:00 PM

What a beautiful tribute, to an innovative and perceptive artist. I love Klimt, and I loved the poem.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/28/2017 3:06:00 PM

That's very kind of you, Sheila, thank you so very much! Blessings, Friend! :-) <3

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/27/2017 5:30:00 PM

Your art is in unison with the painting style of this wonderful artist Greg! This is magnificent!!!.You are one talented poet! Bravo! : )

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/28/2017 3:06:00 PM

That's very sweet of you, Connie, and I thank you so very much, Dear friend ... blessings! :-) <3

John Hamilton

Date: 12/27/2017 3:03:00 PM

I'm not familiar with the artist but I love this poem, just stunning writing Greg, have to fave this work of art!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/28/2017 3:05:00 PM

Thank you so much, John, this one is very special to me ... I'm so pleased you saw the quality in it. I tried to cover all the bases - his personality, struggles, painting style, color tendencies, subjects, and do so with a similar grace and beauty - not just one famous painting. Blessings, Bro. :-)

Probir Gupta

Date: 12/26/2017 8:42:00 AM

What a beautiful couplet for Gustav Klimt ... How powerfully you use your words ... Congratulations on your nice win ...

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/28/2017 3:02:00 PM

ou are very kind with your comments, Probir, thank you so very much, Friend. Blessings! :-)

James Edward Lee Sr.

Date: 12/25/2017 11:11:00 PM

This is a beautiful and well verse couplet. A fav. congrats on your placement in the contest. James

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/28/2017 3:01:00 PM

Thank you so much, James, that's very kind of you, my friend! :-)

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 12/25/2017 10:24:00 PM

Congratulations, Greg on your win. What a unique poetic depiction of the contents!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/25/2017 10:29:00 PM

Thank you so much, Subimal - I greatly appreciate your kindness, my friend!

Bernard Chan

Date: 12/10/2017 6:23:00 AM

Hi Greg, your lines do justice to the subject and more. Klimt would approve. Poetic bliss!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/10/2017 11:18:00 PM

Oh, that's very kind of you to say, Bernard, and about the best comment I could get! Thank you so very much, my friend! Blessings! :-)

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 12/6/2017 9:37:00 PM

Greg your words mirror his brushstrokes, so well done my friend, my best to you xomo

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/7/2017 4:34:00 AM

Thank you, Mo, I'm glad you liked this one ... blessings, kiddo! I hope all's well with you! <3

Judith S

Date: 12/5/2017 3:03:00 PM

Wow Greg!! This is just amazing. You are a master at poetic language. Just loved this. Best of luck!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/6/2017 2:10:00 AM

You're very kind with your comments to me, Judy, and I greatly appreciate it - I'm so happy you enjoy my style! Blessings, Dear Friend! <3 :-)

Line Gauthier

Date: 12/5/2017 2:37:00 PM

Beautiful, Gregory. GL

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/6/2017 2:09:00 AM

Thank you muchly, Line - blessings! :-)

Lin Lane

Date: 12/5/2017 9:12:00 AM

I knew you would choose something other than 'The Kiss.' The colors you've chosen to describe Klimt's works are exactly what I see when I look at his masterful art. This is an excellent write, Greg.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/6/2017 2:09:00 AM

That's so kind of you, Lin, thank you so much - I usually gravitate toward the lesser-known works of the masters, though I DO like "The Kiss" ... he's got such a wide variety of styles! Blessings, Friend! <3

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/5/2017 7:52:00 AM

Oh, now your just showing off! I will be faving this lovely poem! It surely must become POTD, Greg!!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/6/2017 2:07:00 AM

Oh, that's very sweet of you, Kim, thank you very much ... that would be nice, but I think they're selected randomly, (though I really don't know). Blessings, my friend! :-) <3