Rockwellian Motives I knew a painting… So much prettier when it was true, A Rockwell family gathered ‘round American values Caught gape mouthed with their eyes lit by laughter. I see a painting… So much uglier when stained by thinner: The degradable words that dilute the color, And blur all the beautiful distinctions into a messy montage. I knew a painting… Once eye level, salutatory and proud, Projecting an idealism for togetherness, As the centerpiece in a room once centered on peace. I see a painting… Now an eyesore tugging strings of nostalgia Collapsed on the floor like the broken boozer That everyone ignores but no one trips over. M. L. Michael 07-23-05
Rockwellian motives
I knew a painting…
So much prettier when it was true,
A Rockwell family gathered ‘round American values
Caught gape mouthed with their eyes lit by laughter.
I see a painting…
So much uglier when stained by thinner: […]
Every Breath Poetic 