Monday, August 8, 2011

Love Song



















Giorgio de Chirico, Love Song


A blank look spread over his face
When the doctor said,
‘Now turn your head and cough.’


There are times that I take myself too seriously. But this is not one of them. This is written for the poetry challenge given by Mark Kerstetter for d'Verse Poets Pub . We are to write a poem based on one of the paintings of Giorgio de Chirico, who was a of the leading proponents of the Surrealist movement. He has done a wonderful job presenting the history and philosophy of the movement, and my poem is absolutely unworthy of this. I hope it will be accepted as it is offered, in the spirit of fun.  So, just as well, I didn't make their deadline to link it; but, if you would like to see some serious poems on about Chirico's paintings click on the link above.

10 comments:

  1. I didn't participate, but it's funny as I was thinking along the same lines when I saw this picture, especially that glove!! Great take, got a good laugh!!

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  2. I'm sure it must be a surreal moment for a man when the doctor says that.
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  3. hahaha my kind of one
    As I'm all about the fun
    Of course you knew that
    But no rubber gloves are wanted near the cat

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  4. Ginny - Thanks, glad you saw the humor in it too!

    Kay - Ah yes Kay!

    Pat - heheh...I don't always take myself too seriously, as you can surely see.

    Thanks all of you for stopping by to read and leave a comment. I appreciate it, especially as I didn't get this done in time to link up.

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  5. I can totally see why your mind went this way, after looking at the photo again. Funny one.

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  6. This is hilarious! (A girl after my own heart!)

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  7. Timoteo - lol, thanks! I never claimed to be normal... glad you enjoyed it. I will probably never be accused of taking myself too seriously. Cheers.

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