thriveni c mysore Poet Other

first impression

“To see, we must forget the name of the things we are looking at”
- Quote by Claude Monet

* after 'Impression, soleil levant', painting by Claude Monet
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visible outdoors
to show the seen

blending smooth
colors, tones, light

shadows follow
reflecting angles

smoke rises
unobscured

beating hearts
wade used

brush strokes
mirrors mind

high orange
floats in water

fleeting calmness
holds gaze

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Beryl Edmonds July 24, 2025 at 5:05 AM It is a beautiful painting, your words are lovely too… Beryl thriveni c mysore July 26, 2025 at 5:31 AM Thank you so much for your kind visit and words dear poet. Thank you.

David Crandall July 19, 2025 at 10:25 PM Beautiful painting, beautiful poem. thriveni c mysore July 20, 2025 at 5:44 AM Thank you so much for your kind visit and words dear friend, thank you. I am glad you liked it.

Suzette Richards July 18, 2025 at 2:43 AM You captured Monet well, Thriveni. However, the line "beating hearts wade used" is a bit obscure in reference for my understanding - what did you mean by this? Suzette Richards July 18, 2025 at 8:47 AM Ah, the value of punctuation. Now it makes sense. It is quite a lovely metaphor. :) . thriveni c mysore July 18, 2025 at 7:15 AM Thank you for your kind visit dear poet. There are two rowboats in the foreground. For them this glory of nature is often lost, routine sometimes hurries up appreciative gazing, they get so used to it like some sensory adaptation (eg ticking of clock in daytime) so I put that 'beating hearts wade - used I was not sure of punctuation there so I didn't mark one. I am so honored by your question, I am grateful to you for your precious time. Thank you dear poet. You just made my day.

Andrea Dietrich July 17, 2025 at 9:36 AM I think you must be an artist or someone who loves to paint! thriveni c mysore July 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM You guessed right dear, I love art, specially paintings. Thank you for your kind visit and words. thank you.

Kim Rodrigues July 10, 2025 at 7:58 AM I agree with Monet! Likewise maybe you’ll read my poem “Before I Ruin the View.” I wrote it this week, after getting back from a lakehouse we rented. Love that you wrote on similar subject. thriveni c mysore July 12, 2025 at 11:19 PM Thank you for your kind visit and words dear poet. I am glad you liked it. Thank you so much.