Echoes

DaVinci

Echoes


Far removed
In the tree top of memory
Lives a man, genius,
Echoing beyond the grave
Leonardo, Leonardo,
We hear you clear
What beauty you gave
What a man can do left to his own design

Do I hear this echo in my own vestibule
Can a small man echo like you
Upon his own admission he likens himself to fool.

So many lines, many ideas,
lived in a dwelling of wonder,
Drawings, manifestation,
Art of the ages living in the breath of man
Eyes witnessing conundrum of beauty
falling on echoes of lesser men's toils.

Reviews

[Alfred Kukitz]

I visited a conversation about Da Vinci's students. I lack remembrance of his name but he tore a small section of the canvass and painted over it. That was his signature. The painting was an original worth a million dollars. Lasers reveal a spectrum of light that establishes whether the painting or piece is real.

Thank you for your visit!

Regards,
Al

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Ahhhh. The great Leonardo Da Vinci. A true beacon of the arts!

And like all great artists he was filled with self doubt about the quality and wisdom of his works. True greatness is judged by others it seems. The poet especially is filled with doubt and belittles his ability at every turn.

A fascinating piece, Alfred. I would love to visit the Louvre, someday. Well Done.

[Alfred Kukitz]

In the Louurve in France the Mona Lisa can be viewed from about 20 feet while many other you hug with your eyes. In the same room is Oath of Horratti, a David painting, that I used in a poem. What a thrill to see it live.

Thanks again!

Regards,
Al

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and there are many Da Vinci's, lesser known...but especially among poets...we paint with our pen...we have our own design...we may often be misunderstood, or cast as fools...that is the art of ages...or the different ages of art.

[softlyfall]

Da Vinci was astonishing the true Renaissance genius. He was, himself, born small, like any man. Unwed mother, rural home...
I personally think what drove him was curiosity and a left brain/right brain balance that is unusual.
I love this, really evocative, respectful of the man and his legacy