His Garden of Thoughts

Creating a water landscape,
of a pond in the back yard.
Below his flower gardens,
lies the place in regard.

A bridge over a pond of water lilies,
stretched across from bank to bank.
Set for inspirational scenery,
for the artist’s hands to paint.  

Impressionism at its best,
and water lilies everywhere.
A water garden of peace,
painted as a gift to share.

To be enveloped by his garden,
Monet lived what he sought.
Tranquility, serenity, and beauty,
outlines his garden of thoughts.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Feet Avatar
September 18, 2009 at 7:15 PM
Did this derive from looking at one of his paintings? This sounds like a very serene place. A friend of mine has a water garden that could be described in this same fashion. Enjoyed reading this.
Pickett Avatar
July 9, 2009 at 11:52 PM
sounds like quite a place. good poem friend....JP....
Poe Avatar
May 19, 2009 at 9:29 PM
Impressoinism...Monet....Wonderful.... -Alley
Reinke Avatar
February 23, 2009 at 2:47 PM
this poem put me in such garden. Nice since I sit in snow. Love the refrence to Monet, this poem paints a picture Catherine
Strand Avatar
February 21, 2009 at 12:39 AM
Raul,I like the way he was so impressed by scenes to paint them over & over at different times of day.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
Parish Avatar
February 15, 2009 at 11:21 PM
Such a beautiful write Raul. I dream of a garden like that for myself sometimes. Peaceful, serene, just a little secret garden of my own.
Srinivasan Avatar
December 29, 2008 at 1:47 AM
This piece is really good! Very descriptive Awesome job..
Heck Avatar
December 27, 2008 at 8:58 AM
Raul - Congratulations on your feature this week! Wishing you a Happy & Healthy New Year. Peace always, John
Mason Avatar
December 24, 2008 at 4:10 PM
Beautiful tribute to a great artist, Raul!! I love Monet's water lily paintings and your words invoke great imagery also. This is a very well=deserved write to be a feature this week at the Soup! Congratulations!!
Bellefleur Avatar
December 24, 2008 at 7:01 AM
Congrats on being featured - lovely as Monet is and always will be..
Neal Avatar
December 24, 2008 at 12:29 AM
Congratulations on your feature of the week. Elizabeth
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
December 23, 2008 at 6:07 PM
Congratulations Raul on your ekphrasis "His Garden of Thoughts" being featured this week. Vince
Haniff Avatar
December 23, 2008 at 4:53 PM
hey great poem ,Congrats on being featured this week, Thanx for the comment....Maryam
Strand Avatar
December 22, 2008 at 12:21 AM
Congrats on your feature this week Raul.Rgds Brian & thanks for your comments on my postings
Jordan Avatar
December 21, 2008 at 8:54 PM
Raul - Congrats on having your poetry featured this week – Merry Christmas & God Bless, MJ
Neal Avatar
December 21, 2008 at 7:19 PM
Congrats on your featured poem. DN
Richards Avatar
December 21, 2008 at 6:00 PM
I too, love the mystical artwork of Monet. Wrote about him myself, in one of my poems not long ago. Well deserved poem to be featured Raul...Congratulations! ~Carrie
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December 21, 2008 at 5:12 PM
Congrats on being featured.
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December 21, 2008 at 4:21 PM
What a peaceful and artistic poem. Nice use of imagery. Congratulations on being featured this week. I wish you continued success with your writing. Karen
Winter Avatar
December 21, 2008 at 3:56 PM
Congratulations Raul on your wonderful featured write of the week! Warmest wishes for a beautiful holiday season! Love, Shar
Swanson Avatar
December 21, 2008 at 3:46 PM
Very beautiful Raul! Congrats on getting featured this week! God bless, Amy :)
Gass Avatar
December 11, 2008 at 5:40 AM
My daughter had just turned 15 at the time. When I lost him I was overwhelmed by grief but because of my faith it made it easier to heal and accept that it was God's will. For whatever reason, God wanted that baby here for that short time and then called him home. I know that my son will always walk with Christ. If he can't be here with me he is in the best place he could be. What you do with your work is wonderful and can help someone in nedd find their faith. God bless you always. Love Robin
Gass Avatar
December 11, 2008 at 5:25 AM
This is a beautiful write and a wonderful tribute. The imagery and flow are perfect. Thank you for all of your comments. You are such a talented wrier and a kind and thoughtful soul. I am truly honored by them all and I am at a loss for words that you would like to write a poem about Aarons' loss. I was in mid-pregnancy when I lost him. I went into premature labor. He was born alive but there was nothing they could do. This happened 61/2 years ago (5/15/02). He was a welcome surprise. (cont.)
Neal Avatar
November 14, 2008 at 10:38 PM
I'm stalking you 'cause I want your autograph, I bought your book online. I have only seen one of your poems from the book on poetry soup.
Neal Avatar
November 14, 2008 at 7:45 PM
Wow I Love how it is about nature and it sounds so peaceful.
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