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Impossible Reality

I stand in the space of the artist
Trying to imagine his thoughts.
Stretching my mind to wonder
On each line he draws-
Layers of mirrored illusions
Dimensions of confusion
A grid among many shapes
Morphed into birds of flight
Interlocking black and white
An impossible reality I feel.
It's a cerebral experience
I can't explain adequately in words.
It lifts me into a higher plain
Within the hands of a genus.
M. C. Escher an extraordinaire.



For Debbie Guzzi's contest, 'What Do You Make Of This?'

Copyright © Connie Gildersleeve | Year Posted 2013

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Sheri Fresonke Harper Date: 3/15/2013 8:12:00 PM Connie, excellent ode to MC Escher, I love his work too. Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 3/16/2013 8:32:00 AM Thank you Sheri for your comment and for stopping by. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/15/2013 5:33:00 PM - "Small" things - Great Moments ..... - Connie, very good poem written to the contest, good luck! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 3/16/2013 8:33:00 AM Thanks Anne for your lovely comment and for stopping by. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Debra Squyres Date: 3/15/2013 2:16:00 PM Thank you for dropping by with your congratulations on Spindled Mettle's win. Now for this: I went back and looked at the picture...you've descibed the feelings and the the confusion I felt at the artists work as well. I like where you took this poem. It should score well !! Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 3/16/2013 8:34:00 AM Debra much appreciated for you delightful comment and for stopping by. Warm Smiles Always, Connie

Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/15/2013 12:06:00 AM rereading this one. It's really great, Connie. I think Debs will score it high. Sure hope so. Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 3/16/2013 8:35:00 AM Andrea thanks for your lovely comment and for stopping by. Warm Smiles Always, Connie

Richard D Seal Date: 3/14/2013 6:31:00 PM Unreal, thats what I made of it.lol. A poem to match the pictures me thinks, very well done. Thanks for the comment on my effort. Take care, Regards Richard Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 3/16/2013 8:37:00 AM Thank you Richard for your comment and for stopping by. Much appreciated my friend. Warm Smiles, Connie

Sara Kendrick Date: 3/14/2013 3:04:00 PM Enjoyed reading your creative work this afternoon..I am glad that I chose this one to read today..Sara Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 3/14/2013 3:07:00 PM Thank you Sara for stopping by and for your delightful comment. Warm Smiles, Connie

Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/13/2013 10:49:00 PM I think you are much more into art than I am. it sounds very modern art. Is it? Good tribute for Mr. Escher. (also that is great that you draw too!) Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 3/14/2013 2:43:00 PM Went to college for drawing and painting. Etcher is quite out there with his drawing. Although I'm more a realistic artist. I love his imagination and his technique. Thanks for your comment. Warm Smiles, Connie

Debbie Guzzi Date: 3/13/2013 6:42:00 PM Thanks so much for the entry now take the last addition the info and work it into your verse ;) remember to layer like Escher Light & Love Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 3/14/2013 2:44:00 PM Thanks Debbie. I see what you mean. Much improved I think. Warm Smiles, Connie

Ilene Bauer Date: 3/13/2013 4:08:00 PM your second verse let me know to whom you were referring and you've done a great job! his pictures are amazing... Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 3/14/2013 2:45:00 PM Thank you Ilene for your comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Russell Sivey Date: 3/13/2013 3:31:00 PM This is a brilliant and remarkable write my friend! The artist Escher is a very great inspiration to many people, I've enjoyed his works! You have crafted a beautiful poem here Connie, such a wonderful piece, Great Work!! Login to Reply Connie Gildersleeve Date: 3/14/2013 2:49:00 PM Thank you for your much appreciated comment Russell. I love Escher and Salvador Dali. Although I'm a realistic artist, I love their imaginations and techniques. Warm Smiles, Connie