Meeting the Artist

The Cape Cod Museum of Art had a show And we caught it the very last day, Displaying the various works of Bob Staake In a can’t-help-but-grin type of way. If you don’t know his work, you must catch up at once For each piece is a total delight. There are mobiles and posters and sculpture galore, Plus the many kids’ books he did write. In addition to works, what he really does best Is to illustrate, so you may find That his fabulous artwork accompanies, too, Others’ story books that he designed. If you read The New Yorker, you won’t be surprised That his covers have often appeared And each one is a gem with a sly kind of wit That is perfectly, charmingly weird. Luck was shining on us, for the day we were there, We were in for a most special treat. Mr. Staake paid a visit and we got to join An impromptu but sweet meet and greet. What a wonderful way to be able to share Your esteem with the one who inspired So much joy; it was thrilling to let someone know Face to face just how much he’s admired.