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Secluded Art Gallery

Tiny little hole in the wall
Their real business putting on plays
But wee mini art exhibit
Open to the public
During the day

How I loved to slip away
At lunch time
Just a five-minute walk
Entering their park was so peaceful
For the workaholic in me
A most self-pampering outing
A rare delectable treat

A church-like silence greeted me
Quiet yet ever so intense
And there they were
Art pieces clamoring for attention
Craving for any bit of admiration
Sometimes the works were amateurish and disappointing
But for the few times they were awe inspiring
It was magnificently grand
Either way always worth the outing



submitted on May 17, 2020 for contest STRAND NO.760 sponsored by BRIAN STRAND

originally posted on May 16, 2018

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/18/2020 12:49:00 PM

I have known many places like this - places where inspiration waits - "clamors to be noticed." Thank you taking me on a lunch break with you into those places where artist and visitor meet. Congratulations on your winning placement.

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/18/2020 10:44:00 PM

Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Sam.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/17/2018 7:23:00 AM

I am jumping up and down with the possibility of finding this particular art gallery now, Line. If not it, at least one relatively like it. I want that church-like silent feeling.

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/17/2018 8:02:00 AM

Awesome. When you pass one by, do not miss your opportunity. Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Caren.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/16/2018 1:51:00 PM

Works of art are fascinating indeed. Before I moved to the sticks used to go to a museum and art gallery and the old paintings were a joy to see.Love the line a church like silence. Tom

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/16/2018 5:04:00 PM

Thanks, Tom, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/16/2018 1:01:00 PM

A most enjoyable poem, Line transporting me to the small art galleries I have seen. i love looking at paintings.

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/16/2018 5:05:00 PM

Thanks, Daniel, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Mike Gentile

Date: 5/16/2018 12:34:00 PM

You've created a beautiful portrait of a most interesting respite, Line. I really enjoyed it XXOO

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/16/2018 5:06:00 PM

Thank you so much, Mike. Most appreciated.

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/16/2018 11:26:00 AM

Interesting Line, I was just working on my art gallery today, which is a rustic art gallery remotely set up in a separate dwelling at my home :) Nice poem!

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/16/2018 11:29:00 AM

That's charming, Heidi. We are well connected.