Stairway At 48 Rue De Lille, Paris Edward Hopper

Inspired by the 1906 painting by Edward Hopper of an ornate stairway in Paris Mouth agape, stood still in place Embroiled in the elegance of this ornate space Felt through all senses, not just sight Standing breathless from ascending flight after flight Each twist of the bannister, felt smooth in hand Curvature caressed in order to understand Solidity and wisdom beneath the feet Yielding a soulful, rhythmic beat Journey up is just part of the plan Sensation explosion for the artisan Acceptance here ignites the muse New light and shade to take, infuse An artistic soul beguiled by those That should I meet, self must compose The door atop contains days end A meeting to help pursuits transcend A held breath, to hold the view To finally reach all one could pursue Through the closed door, on the other side All artistic knowledge, will be amplified So pause, absorb all there is to feel Knowing, relishing, that this is real