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"Blue and Green Music" a painting by Georgia O'Keeffe

cool harmony compatible tones and hues missing passion

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Timothy Hicks

Date: 2/12/2016 11:13:00 AM

Interesting feel to this one. It's like your making a comment about a painting that stood on the safe-side ... a painter who made something that was technically great, but lacked a soul. I'm curious on whether or not you saw the painting first and wrote the haiku, or vica-versa! I'm assuming the former but I could be wrong...

Paul Callus
Date: 2/12/2016 3:50:00 PM

It's always interesting listening to your musing, Timothy! You are right in most of what you say. The painting came first (it was part of a contest); I was not really criticizing it, but it did not inspire me .. I felt it lacked passion. ~ Txs for the visit! // paul

Kelly Deschler

Date: 1/14/2016 7:13:00 PM

Quite often when life or art becomes too relaxed the heart and soul go missing... An interesting poem that is filled with truth. Nice work, Paul! :)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/15/2016 11:56:00 AM

Thank you, Kelly. I agree with your reasoning:) Hope you are keeping well and active! ~ Regards // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 1/8/2016 3:55:00 AM

Paul, another short poem that it really wows me! like the last line!!! witty!~Olive Eloisa hugs! smiles! :D :D :D

Paul Callus
Date: 1/8/2016 5:31:00 PM

Hi Olive_eloi:) I like painting but not all pictures manage to reach out to me; this one left me void of emotion! maybe it's a combination of the cold weather, too! Hugs // paul

Legendary Legend

Date: 1/8/2016 12:53:00 AM

wow......nice words, great depths

Paul Callus
Date: 1/8/2016 5:32:00 PM

Thank you for the nice remarks, LL. ~ Regards // paul

Kp Nunez

Date: 1/7/2016 10:51:00 AM

Very serene senryu, Paul. This must be for Debbie's challenge, right? I didn't see you sign up. You got to send the entry thru soupie then sign up on her blog. PS. About my poem, I hope i didn't go overboard. :-) It's my very first ekphrasis. hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 1/7/2016 11:57:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by, Kim. Unfortunately I have a lot on my plate at the moment, but I found a few minutes to make use of this picture, just the same! // I loved your poem...you said what you had to say:) Keep your pen active! Hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/6/2016 8:03:00 PM

NICE. and I saw this picture or one like it used by another poet. Hmmm, is there some contest I have not happened onto yet??

Paul Callus
Date: 1/7/2016 11:52:00 AM

Hi Andrea...this picture is part of Debbie's poetry challenge. I did not go in for it as I'm very busy at the moment, but still scribbled a 3 liner to express my reaction to the picture. ~ regards // paul

Jean Murray

Date: 1/6/2016 2:59:00 PM

funny my last comment to "The Beat Goes On" was "Such passion".All that is missing is a touch of red Paul. If you are looking for "cool harmony", best not have it.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/6/2016 3:35:00 PM

Thank you for the feedback, Jean. Harmony is essential in life, but not at the cost of passion! ~ All the best. // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/6/2016 2:54:00 PM

- Harmony, but cold colors - Great written with few words, Paul - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/6/2016 3:39:00 PM

Those colours remind me of the cold ocean depths, Anne Lise! Give me red and orange...passion...and emotion:) Thank you for a welcome visit:) hugs ~ paul

Judy Konos

Date: 1/6/2016 2:53:00 PM

Excellent Paul....

Paul Callus
Date: 1/6/2016 3:37:00 PM

Your 'excellent' is truly appreciated, Judy...so is your visit! ~ Regards *~* paul