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An Ode to the Ethereal... a Tribute to Seymour and all other painters
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An Ode to the Ethereal... a Tribute to Seymour and all other painters |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium 
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Last weekend, I had been to The Netherlands and happened to visit the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam... Shall I just say that it was captivating? Karilea (Sunshine) suggested that I should write about the impression it created upon me and I did. Thanks Karilea for the push... I hope you enjoy the read as much as I enjoyed being there  -------------------- ~~~ -------------------- An Ode to the Ethereal Reflections of light at their very best, Not caused by sunrise or sunset hues - But by a ray falling from a crown's crest, Lending its shine upon objects of daily use. The dropping light reflected as well - Off surfaces of all of these articles; W.C. Heda had them captured well, Creating unity in unseen particles. 'Tis said that none else could render Reflections just as perfectly as he; Casting shadows of light asunder, He'd brought hypnotic magic upon me. I moved on in my foray of viewing art, Realising the whale of a time I had there; At the Rijksmuseum of Decorative Art, Painting and Sculpture - that was where. Amongst many works that caught my eye; It stood tall, Rembrandt's The Night Watch - A lively portrayal of militiamen in action high, Dramatically illuminated - a spectacle to watch. Reluctantly, I turned to The Stone Bridge - Another Rembrandt beauty with an eerie light; A painting of a thunderstorm across the ridge, Luminous spots in dark settings gave me a fright. "Time to close", said the guard in a voice so shrill, "Five PM" whilst angry faces checked their clocks; Time was short, to me it seemed to be shorter still, But the memory of that time, in my mind - is locked. Glorious paintings from extraordinary painters, Bring out life's impressions in ways most surreal; Leaving onlookers like me inspired to be writers! Ah! But how could I avoid this ode to the ethereal! ~ [This message has been edited by Sudhir Iyer (edited 07-28-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Sudhir~ Oh, and how your poetic light shines on these lovely works of art. Wonderful tribute. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
This is a wonderful tribute to Seymour , as both his painting and his poetry have ethereal qualities. You tour was very impressive, and enlightening. Thank you for this wonderful poem and tribute to an outstanding poet and artist Very well written Liz |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Absolutely wonderful....I do so love the way you write. Great read my friend. * I actually lived in the Netherlands for 3 years and the beauty of that country takes me aback and your poem has pulled out those old memories. [This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (edited 07-28-2000).] |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Sudhir.... You described the art so well that I felt as though I was actually gazing at it!! Thank you for the journey...... ~~ To Live is to Give ~~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Sudhir, you DID it, and you did it SO well! Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Tess Member
since 2000-03-22
Posts 288Australia |
You brought these works of art to life for me...as if l was there Thanks! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Sudhir, I thank you for all the painter here and elsewhere. Yes Rembrant was a master of light. Glad you enjoyed your visit to the museum. Sy |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Marge, Thanks for such a lovely response... Liz, What a wonderful compliment you have etched... thanks Mark, as always you have been so appreciative... Thanks my friend Sunny1, ... and I thank you for joining the journey... Karilea, I am so glad that this came out nice... Thanks for your ethereal support Tess, I am happy that you could 'see' them... Thanks Seymour, I am content with the thought that this reached your eyes... Thanks. Many regards to all, sudhir |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
You captured your impressions perfectly, Sudhir! Corinne |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Thanks Corinne, perfectly is a very generous word... regards, sudhir [This message has been edited by Sudhir Iyer (edited 07-28-2000).] |
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ma miller Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 806 |
a well penned tribute this is, Sudhir ... the picture you paint ... nice m.a. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
m.a. (I wonder what your first name might be?) Thanks for reading and also for your words of appreciation... regards, sudhir |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Sudhir it sounds like you had a fabulous time. I can well imagine the beauty and your reluctance to leave. Thanks for sharing this ode it is well penned and lifelike. |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Sudhir~ You paint pictures my friend, pictures in my mind Thanks....you are a wonderful poetTracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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skysight Junior Member
since 1999-08-14
Posts 22 |
Oh, when words can only capture but a glimpse of what we mean... Because freedom always comes at a price to the soul... |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Sudhir, a picture paints a thousand words also a great poem can paint a thousand pictures. And your poetry could feel that Gallery a 100 times over. A beautiful piece, thank you for the tour. "A frog, it cannot comprehend the sea Nor me happiness" Paul Draper-Mansun |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Very nice, Sudhir... You make me want to break out my paints & easel.... It's very awe-inspiring to walk among such extraordinary talent from days goneby, isn't it???... Well said, my friend..  |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh Sudhir ... I just loved this verse! You've taken me there with you in this picturesque journey through your pen. Thank you .... just beautiful! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
ethome, Thanks a bunch... particularly for "lifelike"... tracie, Thanks... wonderful is a huge compliment... skysight, seeing you for the first time here.. .WELCOME to passions.. I will soon get to your posts too... meanwhile thanks for dropping by brian, my friend, you are welcome to share the tour many times over... thanks for the huge...huge compliment that makes me a 100000 times happy Nan, awe-inspiring it was... and the meories I carry with me will surely inspire me more and more... thanks for your lovely response... Kit, am I glad or am I glad to have taken you with me in the journey... thanks regards to all, sudhir |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Hi Sudhir, this is quite a masterpeace you wrote here. I know the museum very well and it was as if I saw all the beautiful things again through your eyes. I enjoyed the reading very much so thank you for posting it here. Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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