Notes About The Poem

The Man with the golden helmet -- an 18th-century painting attributed to Rembrandt, was Berlin’s most famous artwork for decades. Once evidence emerged, in the 1980s, that the painting was not by Rembrandt, it lost much of its artistic and economic value, even though the artwork itself had not changed.

photo and info  credits to: https://neilgreenberg.com/ao-art-the-man-with-the-golden-helmet/

14 April 2026

man with the golden helmet - Footle


        helm gold
      face old

         steeled eyes
    sealed guise

      firm nose
       born woes

    lips locked
   pain blocked

            old scars
       past wars

        blood shed
        he bled
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George Avatar
May 8, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Such a beautiful and well constructed set of footles. Congratulations dear Jez on your well deserved win.
Kannan Avatar
April 18, 2026 at 2:13 AM
This is Lovely....
Dutta Avatar
April 15, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Very Well composed. Congrats to win
Brul Avatar
April 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Thank you Anisha ^____^
Dietrich Avatar
April 15, 2026 at 10:04 AM
well done!! Congratulations to you
Brul Avatar
April 15, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Thank you Andie. ^___^
Kendrick Avatar
April 15, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Very descriptive ekphrasis. I enjoyed reading and the information above added a special touch. Sometimes the artist is more important than the art itself. Sara K
Brul Avatar
April 15, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Thank you Sara. ^__^
Etgen-Baker Avatar
April 14, 2026 at 1:46 PM
well done, sir. applause Faving
Brul Avatar
April 15, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Ohh Sara, thank you for the fave! Stay blessed! ^___^
Goldsmith Avatar
April 14, 2026 at 10:03 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful Footle write. Thanks for your added note. Great Picture... Have a wonderful day writing away............
Brul Avatar
April 15, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Thank you Paula. Stay sweet! ^___^
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