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High Flying Art

Trapeze artists paint lofty subjects
Some given to Fate's flights of fancy
Though most favor nets over drop cloths
The Sistine Chapel had the Lord's touch











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Sara Kendrick

August 7, 2021 at 12:16 PM

Enjoyed reading your winning work. Way to go. Congrats. Sara

Greg Gaul

August 7, 2021 at 3:56 PM

Sara, your visit and comment are most appreciated.

Sam Kauffman

August 6, 2021 at 9:54 AM

All I can say is amazing Greg. You have put us into the Sistene Chapel in four lines and we can see that amazing fresco "the Lord's touch." Wonderfully done. Took my breath away with its powerful creativity. Congratulations my friend!

Christuraj Alex

August 6, 2021 at 7:02 AM

Superb Verse. Congratulations on your win!

Brian Strand

August 5, 2021 at 10:20 PM

Greg,a prize winner+ in contest 1021

Greg Gaul

August 6, 2021 at 5:22 AM

Thanks so much Brian. Your contest hosting is invaluable to all of poetrysoup. A poem in itself.

Connie Marcum Wong

April 19, 2021 at 6:10 PM

The Sistine Chapel paintings are so awesome and breathtaking it is difficult to imagine how challenging it much have been for Michael to paint. Your verse has several deep meanings and you saved the best for last! I loved this Greg. Blessings xxoo

Greg Gaul

April 20, 2021 at 7:28 AM

Connie, so nice of you to visit. The Sistine's God and Adam touch always struck me as almost a trapeze hand clasp. Silly, I know. But it did give the little poem a light touch. Paintings through the centuries told the religious story of Western civilization, no doubt. Thank you for your comment.

Gary Radice

April 8, 2021 at 1:46 PM

This is very clever - multi layered and beautifully written Greg. A pleasure to read. Cheers - Gary

Greg Gaul

April 9, 2021 at 12:37 PM

Gary, thanks for your commentary. Appreciate your insight.

Sam Kauffman

March 30, 2021 at 10:41 AM

This is pretty amazing Greg. There is so much depth hidden in your high flying "flights of fancy," and the brush stroke of God's hand in the creation of life. Amazing imagery in four lines! Well done my friend! Congratulations!

Greg Gaul

March 30, 2021 at 12:22 PM

Sam, Michaelangelo paints God almost touching Adam's fingers as similar to a trapeze clasp on the chapel ceiling. One of the most iconic images ever painted. Thank you for the insightful commentary.

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