Open Poetry #17 |
Oh You Greeks |
Joe Lamando Member
since 2001-11-20
Posts 124Massachusetts,USA |
Raphael's "School of Athens"--This picture Inspired me to write this poem. To this day, their influence is felt especially in the Westren nations where our views are either Platonic or Aristotelian. On the very day I wrote it, I was watching a congressional debate on TV and a senator in his argument called on Aristotle as having it right. Oh You Greeks Who comes here talking, Walking upon this dusty road Stretched from a seeming past eternity? Know ye the consequence of your prattling As it comes rattling down through the ages? How is it now that justification is given as grace At the mere mention of your names? What artists you were, Your pallette of 24 letters Creating realities more abstract Than any artist working with colored mediums. Yes, magic are your words, For as public as is their utterance, Private and secret are their reception. And much is the faith involved when is uttered “I understand.” What monumental faith then to say “I know!” |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Excellent, John...in presentation, thought and ability |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Joe--Indeed an interesting, thoughtful poem..and the end is great!! |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
BRAVO!!!A poem that shares the teachings passed down to us from deep thinkers. I love it and I love the way you presented it. **hugs** Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent Joe! Thank you for signing my guest book in my site and I shall email you as soon as a get a free minute. In the meantime....thank you for this keeper poet sir! ~hugs, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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RosePetal
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
Wow! Well done Joe! RP |
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Joe Lamando Member
since 2001-11-20
Posts 124Massachusetts,USA |
Thank you all for your kind comments and a special thank you to Mysteria for guiding me in the inclusion of the painting. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Now this deserves a standing ovation! I love Raphael! |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
Well, a man who knows who to tap for guidance and then treats us to his mind... well done, Sir... |
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