Monet's Water Lilies

A canvas washed with pastel hues
In palest pinks and liquid blues
Perfection seen through Monet’s eyes
Recounting where his genius lies

The lilies floating on the lake
The water, greenish blue opaque
A fluid mix of subtle tints
A flowing dream with fragile glints

This work of art from sable brush
Perception, depth, a hazy blush
This masterpiece both cool and warm
All bound up in poetic form

To gaze in awe, to stand and stare
To find oneself transported there
The tranquil view, unbroken, whole
Will heal the heart, rebuild the soul

The peace, the calm, the beauty rare
The artist’s gift for all to share




Margaret Foster- 21st September 2011
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Goff Avatar
December 25, 2015 at 7:43 PM
Hi Margaret, thanks for stopping by...love Water Lillies....there are deep forest (Superior Nat'l Forest) ponds in Northern Minnesota I chance upon every few years filled with neon White Lillies with glowing yellow pistols filling me with peace, jimbo
Brown Avatar
November 18, 2011 at 5:07 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Brian's "Any 2011 Poem" contest Margaret. Love, Carol
Bauer Avatar
November 16, 2011 at 5:32 AM
i think you've really captured the feeling of looking at monet's paintings. beautifully rhymed, too!
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November 16, 2011 at 2:55 AM
congrats ~LUV*SKAT
Quigley Avatar
November 15, 2011 at 10:51 PM
The artist seen through poets eyes. The poet's gift for all to share. Beautiful lines Margaret.
Brown Avatar
September 27, 2011 at 9:23 AM
I am stopping by your wonderful poetry today to thank you for your kind comments on my writing Margaret. Hope you have an inspiration filled week. Love, Carol
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September 22, 2011 at 1:05 AM
Margaret, this one makes me feel like you are looking right at this lake with lilies or at a picture by Monet himself! Hope you do well in the contest, sweetie.
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September 22, 2011 at 12:50 AM
all the colors and images dance with my eyes, marge... a radiant offering with winning luck!..:) huggs, nette
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September 21, 2011 at 2:17 AM
This is artistry in words. I wish you luck in Francine's latest contest.
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