Notes About The Poem

Water Lilies by Monet are  a series of 250 paintings, are not the result of chance, but rather the culmination of deep introspection and meticulous observation of nature. The artist, always seeking to capture the essence of landscapes, was particularly moved by the beauty of ponds and water flowers. The changing reflections, the nuances of light at different times of the day, and the tranquillity of the waters deeply inspired him. These elements gave Monet a living canvas, a painting in perpetual evolution, where light, colour and texture mingle in a harmonious dance. The Water Lilies thus became an obsession for him, a never-ending quest to capture the elusive, to paint not a simple representation of nature, but rather his feelings and emotions in the face of this ephemeral beauty.

Source:https://galeriemontblanc.com/en/blogs/articles/claude-monet-and-impressionism-focus-on-the-water-lilies-paintings?srsltid=AfmBOopYCZ50NZPR4iILr3sI2QGTNleLwQy0YAnKPAFFQ2lNfdPEzWBT

21 March 2026

Water Lilies Footle

soft glow
love slow

still pond
hearts bond

light gleam
we dream

warm hue
me, you

calm breeze
time, please!
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Anaya Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Congratulations on your win, JCBrul. The humorous ending works well. Smiles
Kendrick Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 5:24 AM
Congratulations on your winning work in Brian's contest. Way to go. Definitely a creative way to go. His work of the lilies is quite beautiful and intriguing. Sara K
George Avatar
March 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Back to your poem with Congratulations.
Goldsmith Avatar
March 22, 2026 at 12:54 PM
I enjoyed reading your lovely "Water Lilies Footle" write. What a great Water Lilies by Monet picture. Love Both... Have a fun day/week to come writing away...........
Dietrich Avatar
March 22, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Yep. I knew it would win. Congrats. I await a reply to your soupmail I replied to!
G  Avatar
March 22, 2026 at 6:22 AM
Congratulations on these soft and gentle footles, a perfect pairing with the painting :)
One Avatar
March 22, 2026 at 5:18 AM
Your footles are perfect for this painting.. Hope all is well with you..
George Avatar
March 22, 2026 at 5:17 AM
Lovely footle on Monet's painting. A sure winner.
Dietrich Avatar
March 21, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Ahhh very nice. If for Brian's contest, I predict a win
M  Avatar
March 21, 2026 at 9:18 AM
JCB your poem flows beautifully and has has such a peaceful feel to it! Just lovely...Debx
Brul Avatar
March 21, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Thank you Deb..I have written an ekphrasis about this two years ago maybe so I thought of trying a footle version. Happy Spring! ^___^JCB
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