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Artist at the Park...somewhat of a curiosity
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Artist at the Park...somewhat of a curiosity |
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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea 
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Artist at the Park by Michael Auguste While at the park he sits and paints With easel of mahogany A canvas stretched and framed with wood He paints the lake, but thinks the sea Children swinging and some on slides Adults walk for the exercise There's music carried on the air The quacking ducks are sea gulls cries A small young child approaches him And asks if he, an artist be With smile and patience taught with years He tells this child, that yes, it's he There is a mother close behind So quiet, he didn't see her there Observes the artist as he paints He concentrates, is unaware And then a duck he'd wished a gull Waddles up and brings child's delight The mother sighs, child laughter rings He mixes brilliant blue with white The sun is dipping in the west Too dim, a proper painting make He folds the easel and then stands As crimson steals across the lake And as he turns around to leave Not two, but six are standing there With smiles and praise, their questions ask He once again sits in the chair He answers everyone in turn Then grins, the duck is also there This day has given him such peace It's nice to see so many care |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Magnificent!! This is just so "you" you know. Loved this, dear. And just think, a couple more months, and it will be the ocean. So nice, Michael. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
This is a delight... |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Hi Claire, Thank you for the nice reply...and yes, I'm really looking forward to moving to the ocean. Michael |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Hi Paula, Thanks for the reply. It's always good to hear from you, my friend. Take care and I hope your day is a good one. Michael |
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English Rose Member
since 2000-08-20
Posts 211Berkshire, England |
As I sit in my garden here in England and wish it were the Lake District, as I look at the sun in my English sky and wish it were in Florida......I will envy you your move to the ocean! |
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American Princess Junior Member
since 2000-08-21
Posts 49USA |
Very vivid descriptive words. I enjoyed this one. I almost feel like I was there.. American Princess |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Hi Debbie, Of course you already know that after we move you have a standing invitation and are welcome to visit as often as you can...I'd enjoy that very much. Thanks for the reply and keep your umbrella handy. Michael |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
American Princess, Thanks for stopping by...glad you like it. Michael |
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JnR4eva Member
since 2000-08-07
Posts 377Bronx, NY |
OH MY WHAT A STORY  i loved this piece and the beautiful flow and easy read..and then his audience..oh man what a poem..i am beginning to wonder if it is u being that u started the poem in these words...." while at the park he sits and paints " hmmmmmm? "my love is my motivation my love is my inspiration perception of this poem is your interpretation" -- me |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
JnR4eva, Such nice words to hear and I appreciate them so much. If I understood your question correctly, I think you were asking if I am the artist in the park...yes, I am...I often my easel out in public while painting landscapes. People often become curious and wander by. Thanks for taking the time to read this. Take care. Michael |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Beautiful Michael, I can just see you sitting there painting. I guess I don't need to tell you how much I like your work. Dee |
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Trew Member
since 2000-06-10
Posts 365Ottawa, Canada |
Captivating and just filled with peace. An exquisite, gentle poem. Beautifully penned! |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Dee, Thank you for the nice words, dear friend. Trew, Thanks of the visit and very kind words you had to say. ~Michael~ Proust- "Love is space and time measured by the heart" |
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