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Michelangelo's Marble

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Sculptor’s marble slab - The subject decides which chips To leave on the floor "The best artist has that thought alone Which is contained within the marble shell; The sculptor's hand can only break the spell To free the figures slumbering in the stone." Michelangelo

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Line Gauthier

Date: 5/17/2020 9:58:00 AM

Good one, John. Well penned.

John Watt
Date: 5/18/2020 10:02:00 AM

Thank you, Line. Deeply appreciated.

Constance La France

Date: 5/13/2020 6:45:00 PM

John, excellent, congratulations on your win in Brian's contest _Constance

John Watt
Date: 5/13/2020 7:13:00 PM

Thank you Constance, your kind words and congrats always mean so much to me ~ John

Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/13/2020 11:38:00 AM

John, congratulations on your winning placement that you carved out of Michelangelo's words of poetic wisdom in your delightful haiku. Blessings!

John Watt
Date: 5/13/2020 7:10:00 PM

Always love your comments, my friend. "Carved out"! Have a great day ~ John

Kenneth Cheney

Date: 4/30/2020 12:48:00 PM

I must confess to not being a great appreciator of works of art for many years of my life. When I had the chance to see the work of Michelangelo and many of the other great masters I was quite taken by the great dedication, detail, passion, persistence, not to mention talent these masters displayed.

John Watt
Date: 4/30/2020 6:52:00 PM

Kenneth, I was in my 40's when I first took an interest in art. I am not an artist, just a student, appreciator, and encourager of artists. Thank you for leaving your thoughtful comment on my Michelangelo page. Be well ~ John

Janice Canerdy

Date: 4/30/2020 12:33:00 AM

Magnificent, John! Janice

John Watt
Date: 4/30/2020 12:37:00 AM

Thank you for your read and comment Janice! Hugs ~ John

Paul Callus

Date: 4/28/2020 12:14:00 PM

Your senryu captures Michelangelo's thoughts in a nutshell, John. I would call this the power of suggestion. Regards // pauyl

John Watt
Date: 4/28/2020 12:32:00 PM

Thank you my friend. I am attempting to grow my writing into more of that power of suggestion. I appreciate your visit today ~ John

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 4/27/2020 9:00:00 PM

For the mind to see the figures shape is one thing - but for the hands to craft the vision is quite another - I wish I were more tactile!

John Watt
Date: 4/27/2020 9:26:00 PM

Me too, Michelle, I have no talent in fine arts! Can you imagine making a mistake and *crash* there goes an arm?

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/27/2020 5:16:00 PM

yes, PICK!!! Well, I came close. What the Pluck!!!

John Watt
Date: 4/27/2020 7:42:00 PM

Haha!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/27/2020 4:15:00 PM

ha, I had to look up plectrum or whatever word you said. I just call it a pluck!!! Hmmm, maybe I had another word for it but it's been 20 years since I practiced guitar so now I forgot it! Ok, you wanted me to read a poem I think. Gotta remember which I have not seen!

John Watt
Date: 4/27/2020 4:29:00 PM

I think the word you're looking for is a guitar PICK. Even guitarists, (most of them) don't know the word plectrum. I'm happy to see you looked it up! That poem of yours about being a guitar was really awesome.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/27/2020 7:37:00 AM

Excellent! Precision of words.

John Watt
Date: 4/27/2020 12:52:00 PM

Thank you, Kim. That was the goal.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/26/2020 9:22:00 PM

I am very familiar with his sentiments about how the marble guides his hands. I used to sculpt many years ago when in my twenties. He is one of my idols. This amazing haiku of yours is going into my Faves John. I adored it! xxoo

John Watt
Date: 4/26/2020 9:29:00 PM

Connie, I'm impressed with your 'renaissance woman' talents! I would love to hear more about your sculpting: medium, schooling, output, duration - should you care to share. Glad to know you are also a Michelangelo fan. Were you aware he wrote over 70 Italian sonnets too? Thanks for the Fave!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/26/2020 2:46:00 PM

very insightful, my friend. I hope all is going well with you lately! I see you got some people doing the movie challenge . hOw fast time flew and that finished out. I will just keep going!! Maybe I will start reviewing best stuff on Netflix. haha. Best ]Buys computer geeks fixed my printer problem. I was so impressed. Feeling like I have too much stuff to ever get done. Maybe it's easier for you? have a wonderful day, John.

John Watt
Date: 4/26/2020 11:05:00 PM

Soupmail!

Sandra Adams

Date: 4/26/2020 9:18:00 AM

my cousin is always sculpting things, she lives in Italy so I only see her works as she shares them, but your poem allowed me to envision her skillfully crafting... thanks for that... hugs

John Watt
Date: 4/26/2020 10:23:00 AM

How nice to have another artist in your family! I hope you are able to share your wonderful poetry with her as well. Hugs ~ John