white boat
tugs the children:
let us sail to the sea--
treasures await us. the sky calls-
bluest
of clouds,
cradling waters
warmed by shells, weeds & crabs-
buoying the children on its womb,
they're off--
Posted for Imaginary Garden with Real Toads - Sunday Challenge: Joaquin Sorolla
and Poets United
Poetry form: cinqauin (2-4-6-8-2 syllabic count)
Isn't this wonderful, Grace? The sea calling the children, and the artist's use of the light reflected from the boat, to show the children in the water!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful poem, indeed.
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The textures on his paintings are indeed amazing ~ Thanks Kay ~
Deleteenjoyed the lightness of this
ReplyDeleteLight and fun ~ Thank you ~
DeleteSo serene, a lovely poem!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lisa ~
Deletewhen i was a teen we used to sail every summer on a rive in northern va...made me think of that...there is a nice peace to this...
ReplyDeleteThe freedom to sail during the summer, that must have been lovely ~ Thanks Brian ~
DeleteBe so nice to see the kids in the sea and warmth of summer as I swing from a tree.
ReplyDeleteIf only spring will come faster ~ Thanks Pat ~
DeleteJoyful n' calm...
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of my young days by the shore~
Beautiful!
Thanks Ella ~
Deletesounds so relaxing
ReplyDeleteThe boys sure look like its a lot of fun ~ Thanks Andrea ~
DeleteThis poem is filled with such joy, Grace! Beautiful interpretation of the picture.
ReplyDeleteYour poem is as buoyant and full of playfulness as the children in the painting, Heaven. Cinquains can sound stiff sometimes, but yours flow like the waves. Thanks for participating.
ReplyDeleteCaptures the innocence and joy of a childhood summer day! Lovely
ReplyDeleteDon't Lay Me Down
I love that painting--Gorgeous!! And I love your poem even more--the sky calls-bluest-of clouds--those line breaks and words are so wonderful they make me smile :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful warmth in this.
ReplyDeleteThe warmth of summer, be here soon I hope
ReplyDeleteYes the sea is and yes they are definitely off. The only way to be in the clear clear sea...I do hope they make certain no crabs took up residence before they are retrieved. Nice piece of whimsy.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful Sorolla and wonderfully complimented by your light and lovely piece
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Stunning. Has me spellbound.
ReplyDeleteCrisp but delicate...
ReplyDeleteLove the words here my friend. And the picture makes me want to play in the water!!
ReplyDeleteIt's magical how your words blend perfectly with the image ... beautifully rendered !!!
ReplyDeleteYou know how fond of brevity and concision I am. This hits the mark with me.
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely, Grace. The two stanzas of cinquain form hold together beautifully. Your writing is so vibrant.
ReplyDeleteChildren in the sea - beautifully described.
ReplyDeleteChildren ~ at the drop of a hat (or should I say pants) ready to frolic in the sea! Very nice.
ReplyDeletetreasure awaits us - love this wonderful image
ReplyDeleteLovely. You're good at form and content fresh as always.
ReplyDeletewhen I was a..kid I always love to sail. we were.a fun time there especially.in.summer.
ReplyDeleteGrace that is a really lobely.poem:)
...on its womb!
ReplyDeleteJust lovely.
buoying the children on its womb,
ReplyDeletebrilliant line. Well done.
Sounds like they are having fun!
ReplyDeleteWonderful captured moment, and imho very superior use of cinquains.
ReplyDeleteI love your work Grace, this is what I aspire to.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words describing a lovely image!
ReplyDeleteoooh, I do love me a good adventure, but I'm afraid of the sea....
ReplyDeleteLovely !
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