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Florence Pietà

Crafted in marble Over a period of years Discarded by the master For it's impurity smear Newly down from the cross Lay Jesus Christ In the arms of faith Thrice Nicodemus And Mary Magdalene With the Virgin Mary Complete the scene This sculptured beauty In rebuild recommission Completed by Calcagni Is Michelangelo's The Deposition My entry in Raul's contest " The Deposition " http://www.thehighlanderspoems.com/poetry-soup-3.php

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Mary Meade Stephenson

Date: 12/31/2009 10:57:00 AM

Congratulations James...this was a magnificent piece you penned here. Superb depiction of this artwork with your excellent imagery...thanks so much for sharing and for taking the time to read my poetry. Many thanks too for your always kind comments and words of encouragement. All is deeply appreciated! Have a gloriously blessed day~Mary

Audrey Haick

Date: 12/21/2009 8:50:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Raul's contest, dear James! Excellent job! Peace and love to you, Audrey

Jessica Arteaga

Date: 12/20/2009 12:45:00 PM

how great and congrats james well deserved!

Elaine George

Date: 12/19/2009 1:54:00 PM

Beautiful! James. Congratulations on your will deserved win. Love, Lainie, and thank you for your kind comments.

Caroline Cécile Delacroix

Date: 12/19/2009 8:40:00 AM

Awesome! James, very well written. Congrats on your success in Raul's contest. Merry Christmas, Caroline.

Brian Strand

Date: 12/19/2009 8:16:00 AM

Congrats on your success in Raul's contest James.Rgds Brian

Carrie Richards

Date: 12/19/2009 7:53:00 AM

What a wonderful depiction of this inspiring artwork, James. Marvelous poem, and a well deserved win! Congratulations, dear poet friend, and Happy Holidays to you and yours! ~ Love, Carrie

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 12/19/2009 7:10:00 AM

Congrats James on your winning poem in Raul's contest... well deserved win for an excellent entry... blessings... luv.. Linda-Marie "Sweetheart" of P.S.

Raul Moreno

Date: 12/19/2009 3:06:00 AM

James, congrats on your success in my contest...Raul

K K Iloduba Jnr

Date: 12/11/2009 4:11:00 AM

wonderful.may ds one win d heart of Raul.thanks for congratulatory message on my featured poem.

Date: 12/9/2009 9:54:00 AM

Thanks for sharing a bit of history of the artwork and a message of faith that is timeless. Good luck in the contest. Keep on writing! Karen

Audrey Haick

Date: 12/6/2009 12:43:00 PM

Great job on the challenging write, James! Good luck in Raul's "The Deposition" Contest!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/6/2009 12:11:00 AM

You have captured the artist's spirit in this write, James, and your research has provided details not contained in the other fine entries for this competition. Again, you win my admiration and praise. Wishing you luck in the contest and love in the holiday season, Carolyn

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 12/5/2009 7:56:00 PM

I imagine we will all meet our deposition soon enough. Light & Love

Juliane Thomas

Date: 12/5/2009 6:52:00 PM

Good luck in the contest, and I hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful holiday season! ~Juliane

Colleen Bono

Date: 12/5/2009 6:07:00 PM

I posted a christmas poem

James Peranteau

Date: 12/5/2009 7:48:00 AM

Just beautiful Mr. Fraser !!!!! How warm this is ! james

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 12/5/2009 5:48:00 AM

Just had to read this again James.. so beautiful a depiction ... thankxxx for your wonderful comments on so many of the poems u read from my efforts the past two days... much appreciated... the tag was so fun.. yes? blessings... luv... Linda-Marie, "Sweetheart" of Poetry Soup

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 12/4/2009 10:17:00 PM

Magnificent entry into Raul's contest ... good luck .. I wrote Manifesto which I know u already read... such a challenge this one... great piece Highlander... luv Linda-Marie, "Sweetheart" P.S.

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 12/4/2009 6:53:00 PM

wonderful, nicely penned!!

James Marshall Goff

Date: 12/4/2009 4:07:00 PM

wonderful entry! my very talented friend! jimbo

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 12/4/2009 2:32:00 PM

Indeed a Sculptured poem you gave us to read about the great Michelangelo's Deposition..EXCELLENT -BRAVO--Charma

P Sheart

Date: 12/4/2009 2:06:00 PM

Great job James on this Ecphrasis. A new form for me. I'll have to look it up. Looks like a winner to me. Best of luck in Raul's contest! Keep writing!!Thanks for sharing. Love Light Patty

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/4/2009 1:58:00 PM

Nicely done write. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara