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The Sleeping Gypsy

rhyming quatrains inspired by a Rousseau painting

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Comment from prodigal
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I have been reviewing all morning and wanted to read something good. Fanstory kicked me back to my skipped pile. This was well done. I like to read your poems. :)

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2009

reply by the author on 22-Feb-2009
    Sam, thank you - this is an oldie - from a contest about favorite artworks - if you don't know the painting you should google it as it is gorgeous. Sorry it no longer pays! Brooke :-)
reply by prodigal on 22-Feb-2009
    You are right it is very pretty. :)
Comment from ersorenson
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I really like your poems about paintings. This painting by Rousseau is one I've never seen in person. Lacking the opportunity to see it live, I've never really like it, that is until I read your poem, reviewed the painting, and saw the beauty and interest you give to the painting with your poem.

Thanks for your painting "reviews", they've brought back a lot of good memories, caused me to think about the poems and paintings, and have helped me learn more about poetry.

Eric

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2009

reply by the author on 31-Jan-2009
    It is one super fantastic magical painting!!! thank you, Brooke
Comment from PoetinTraining
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wow. I've not seen this painting but this poem brings me really close to it. very courageous serene-like dreams between woman and lion. a great way to encourage love of art and creative writing. pit

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2009

reply by the author on 31-Jan-2009
    I appreciate your kind review - thank you,Brooke
reply by PoetinTraining on 31-Jan-2009
    you're welcome pit
Comment from DreamChaser
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I have a gypsy spirit so I was drawn to the title of this piece. After reading your poem I checked out the painting that you were inspired by. It's mesmerizing. Your poem is a beautiful tribute to this amazing work of art. Thanks for sharing this with us.

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2009

reply by the author on 30-Jan-2009
    You are so right about this painting - I could stare at it for an hour and not realize time had passed. Thank you, Brooke
Comment from raimie
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Yeah! I am so glad that you did this one!Oh, this is so exciting. You have so nailed this one right on the head. Brilliant, you did Brilliant! This is beautiful. OH, you should so try to market this book. These beautiful poem laid side by side the photos. Oh, it would be a truly exquisite treasure.

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2009

reply by the author on 30-Jan-2009
    I am so thankful for your most enthusiastic response :-)
Comment from lovemyta
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Excellent poem in rhythm and rhyme. Your imagery is wonderful. The structure is exact in form and it draws my emotions for this work of art.

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2009

reply by the author on 30-Jan-2009
    thank you for your thoughtfulness, Brooke
Comment from fictionwriter
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What a wonderful picture. The animals that we deem as savage, are very seldom that. They live thier lives as we do. Thier aim is not to hurt just to hurt. This poem shows exactly that. What a great poem.

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2009

reply by the author on 30-Jan-2009
    Thanks for this perceptive review :-) Brooke
Comment from GFDRobin
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Brooke,
I loved this one, a classic rhyme scheme, the subject matter, well chosen interesting words that conjure exotic images, 'Mandolin, staff, water jug of clay, caftan bright, etc. For me it certainly captured a far away exotic, enchanted and mysterious land. My only suggestion, in reading it over several times aloud, as poetry is meant to be read, is the last line, for me the rhythm and flow would read better if you used (if not to walk into her dream
and have its own fulfilled?) Just a humble thought to consider, but in any event a wonderful poem, indeed!
Robin

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2009

reply by the author on 30-Jan-2009
    thank you so much and I will reread my poem with your suggestion in mind. Brooke
Comment from babylonia
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brooke,
another beautiful piece that paints a wonderful picture. nicely done. made me smile. i feel as if i'm staring right at the pic. imagery is excellent. keep up the good work~
love,
barbara

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2009

reply by the author on 29-Jan-2009
    Barbara, thank you!! Brooke
reply by babylonia on 30-Jan-2009
    brooke,
    you are welcome~
    love,
    barbara
Comment from Gramma Kathy
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Thanks for another art appreciation lesson. :)

This is an interesting painting, and you have captured its essence well. I don't think I'd seen it before, so I do appreciate this introduction.

I love your fanciful explanation of the gypsy and lion. Well done!

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2009

reply by the author on 29-Jan-2009
    I'm glad you like this one - thank you!! Brooke :-)