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Klimt

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Each limb coiled like a serpent
 In his painting "The tree of life'
 His brushstrokes bare the naked truth
 of Adam and Eve
  In a garden where lies were conceived 

 He captured a moment of bliss
 In an artistic expression entitled "The Kiss'
 which was in his gold leaf phase -
  Sensual imagery imbued his art
 Symbolic perceptions enhanced his style
 Metaphors with brushstrokes he did impart
 With seductive suggestions that some reviled
                     
 11-16-17

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Susan Ashley

Date: 12/7/2017 5:49:00 PM

Joseph, an excellent depiction of Klimt and his beautiful painting 'The Kiss'. I like how your brought the artist to life in your write with your amazing writing and imagery. Great write!

Charles Henderson

Date: 11/22/2017 4:17:00 PM

Joseph, Where are you from Bud. I being 81 now lifeguarded many lifetimes ago at Kershaw county park in Camden, sc. The director I worked for was named Carl May and he had a son who lifeguarded there with me. I don't know what the name was any more unusual than any other but just wondered if I had just made a somewhat long lost connection.

Afzal Nusker

Date: 11/20/2017 10:27:00 PM

Oh you did so well, capturing the essence of 'The Kiss'. Love it.

Paul Callus

Date: 11/20/2017 3:13:00 PM

Klimt captured The Kiss, while you, Joseph, captured Klimt! Well done! Regards // paul

Joanna Daniel

Date: 11/18/2017 7:08:00 AM

You've described him just as he was, Joseph, great writing:)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/18/2017 12:40:00 AM

i never even knew who he was, Joseph. I had to go look up this name when I first saw the contest. Way to go doing a poem on those works of art. I will have to study some too!!

Arthur Vaso

Date: 11/17/2017 4:06:00 PM

beautiful, this made me go look at his paintings!! :)

Heidi Sands

Date: 11/17/2017 3:24:00 PM

Very well done Joseph. I like how you showed this to us :)

Constance La France

Date: 11/17/2017 1:58:00 PM

Joseph, beautifully penned, we have many Klimt art works at the art gallery in my city and I always find them fascinating. You depicted the kiss so well, best of luck in the contest ~

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 11/17/2017 11:26:00 AM

Alluring, captivating poem, Joseph. Ty for dropping the knowledge ... like Victor, I don't know a lot about great artists, which oddly is mystifying since my daughter is a very gifted artist. I learned quite a bit from this wonderful free verse poem, my dear friend. Love and joy always.

Silent One

Date: 11/17/2017 7:59:00 AM

A unique artist who had his own great smile... ~Like Van Gough, not appreciated whilst alive.. Great write..

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/17/2017 6:26:00 AM

You wrote this well Joseph--Klimt became wealthy after death like most artists--the two you chose for your poem were among his best--good luck for a win!