Wood that they not
lay down but a moment,
setting aside their swords,
best intentions growing
roots in complacency.
They still gaze
longingly toward the future
remaining petrified presently.
People pass by, remembering
an age of heros, of quests,
honor and something called chivalry,
label it art and go home content
in not getting splinters.
Tell a story in 55 words. Give it a try or just read more, go see g-man.
Be sure to check out Friday Poetically, Friday morning, where I will be giving you the oportunity to respond poetically to some art I saw on a recent visit to the Taubman Museum.
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Is this piece of art made from wood? Is that the reason for your "wood" references? You had me at the title!
Wow, that is an incredible piece of art. Such intricate carvings.
Chivalry...oh where art thee?
I sure name your posts art!
The real art is in laying down the swords I suppose. And hopefully forever one day.
xo
Chivalry can't be dead! Love the poem--it is a perfect fit to the artwork.
"roots in complacency" and "petrified presently" some great phrases in an excellent 55. Looking forward to seeing what you cooked up for Friday Poetically.
Yeah....It's Dead!
(Save for a select few anachronistic warriors)
Excellent 55 Son.
Or should I say...Sir Brian?
Have a Kick Ass Week-End....G
Enjoyed this one. Something cool about letting art and pictures inspire your thoughts.
another gem, brian. Love it. happy st. patrick's day, to you and your family!
Um. Wow - I love your way with words.
Stalagknight! What a cool sculpture and 55. My 55 is HERE.
Love the poem!
Label it art and go home content
in not getting splinters....
...Art tends to romanticize significant periods in history
♥ ஆεlεɳa ~.^
Wow...I seriously don't know how you do it time after time...
That is the coolest piece of art. I would stop and gaze at the structure for awhile. It's a piece that would make me wonder the story behind it.
In college I took a Master's course in Arthurian Legend, it was so much fun because the professor had traveled to "Arthur Country" numerous times. The 55 and the art is very cool. Have an awesome weekend!
This is a case where I'd like to see history repeating itself.
=)
Great response to the pic Bri. it is sad when you think it is an era gone by.
The sculpture is amazing. I want to feel the fluid motion
Moonie
Wood that I not gaze longingly at the future while petrified in the present :)
magpie...it is made out of wood...it was incredible...i am pretty sure it was all out of one piece as well which is all the more incredible...a couple other pics of it will be in my friday poetically...
A beautiful piece of art...and even more incredible in person. Tell me chivalry and honor aren't dead!
Od wot! Methinks thou hast nailed it. That is an amazing piece of art, and a rather pithy (sorry--no but really) commentary on the lack of anyone presently charging to the rescue despite a whole boatload of dragons that need slaying. And all in 55. Nice work, brian.
That is a spectacular piece of art! The story is perfect. It made me smile.
So Brian I am back
On the rhyme attack
As I finally got a break in all my work
To come here and lurk
As your posts are always great reads
For you plant the seeds
That make people think a bit more
For some that may be a chore
But I won't go there
As I don't want people to stare
And I will be back
As your posts never lack
Oh, ouch! That was sharp, Brian!
I agree with Jannie Funsters comment. very intriquing Brian, take care. I am feeling better now. have a great weekend.
Fascinating--both the picture and the words!
I so hope chivalry never dies.
Beautiful words to go with the art. Thanks, jj
Such a interesting piece of art. So good to read your words again my friend.....:-)Hugs
That's an eye-catching piece. And a perfect 55 to accompany it, Brian.
Interesting piece of art, and equally interesting 55 to go with it. You have the gift of seeing things in a way the average person doesn't.
"Wood" you like to stop by and read my 55? Yes I did one!
Have a wicked weekend
That is a very unusual sculpture - a knight lying on a bed of what seems to be limestone cave stalagmite.;)
I have always been fascinated by the time of knights and chivalry. I often think I live in the wrong period.;)) But then again, I almost certainly have a way too romantic perception of what most likely was a terrible time in humans history.;)
Have a great Friday dear friend,
xoxo
amazing sculpture and an incredible write.
Wood imitating wax - how strange! Waxing lyrical indeed...
Great words, and I like the pic, too.
He's wonderful - and your words definitely do him justice!
My 55 are here
That's a very distubing image - for when did wood ever have the capacity to melt? Yuk!
Life is all about embracing the splinters though...
Very good combo Brian. Of 55 and friday poetically.
Amazing piece of art... and so were your words.
A wonderful piece of art and portrayal of said art Brian.
Anita.
Incredible sculpture, so are your words. :)
Beautiful and expressive sculpture! And you words bring it more to life!!
There are many knights in Japan right now...showing courage and chivalry!! Graciousness and honor!
Impressive people!!
Hugs
SueAnn
gosh you're wonderful, I may just steal: petrified presenlty,it's that good lol
I've been reading a lot about King Arthur and the knights of the round table. I'm intrigued by chivalry also. I think it stands for so much that is honorable and good. Your poem captures the poignancy of this lost age well.
You can't have chivalry without accumulating a few splinters. Love the sculpture!
you served him well...I hope I served you as well with my effort
Peace, hp
Very cool! great art work, words and figures ( will it get colors ?)
thanks!
If that is carved from wood, it is truly amazing!
Honor...yes, where is it?
I am amazed at how the artist/wood carver was able to balance the piece. Very intriguing.
And the words that caught me in your prose were "They still gaze
longingly toward the future
remaining petrified presently." Ain't it the truth. Something I am trying to change in myself by living in the moment instead of being "petrified" by my past. Great write!
The wood is being laid down more and more. I mourn the loss of our trees. Where did we all go wrong?
What a beautiful work of art and as always your words are right on...I sure have missed you and your words...XX
Yes I have a feeling that the so-called age of chivalry left most people with a lot of splinters festering away.
Very cool picture and an excellent write to complement it! I love the second stanza as it could apply to so many things! Bravo!
That's a beautiful work... (ps I gave you a shout out in my blog today...)
so what you are saying, I think, is every knight has splinters even if they do allow you to cross a puddle on their cape?
And...admiring a representation of the perfect model that portrays chivalry is probably the safest situation to be in without getting to involved so not to get splinters, yet it wouldn't be as exciting. :)
actually, the sculpture is beautiful but your words are an excellent piece of artwork in itself. Thank you for sharing both masterpieces. Brian!
Your poem has some lovely lines in it that complement the sculpture beautifully. Both the poem and the sculpture are great works of art.
Ah...nice take on it Brian...you had that one building didn't you. Fantastic prompt that has been inspiring some awesome writes! Thanks so much for this one...I was swimming in a stagnant pool of reruns until I discovered this!
it only dies if we let it .brilliant piece as always friend.
Monkey Man nailed it perfectly with 'Stalagknight'. Great shot, Brian- and excellent point to ponder.
Thanks for demonstrating chivalry in real time; you made my day by getting my 55 out there when I couldn't.
Chivalry is not dead, it's just resting. Nice 55.
What amazes me is how you never publish any crap. Everything is smooth and polished. I rub my hand over your writing and never get any splinters.
HA...I used your name again, but this time was certainly more flattering.
Peace, hp
Great poem - the ending makes it for me. I so much like how you build up the reader's expectation of both the art and their perception of it, then lay down the reality of the situation. Very nicely done!
Love everything about this. And I hope to be filled with something more than contentment next time I experience art that moves me.
superb poem friend, great pic :)
Sir Brian has a ring of the monty python's about it don't you think? I honestly thought this bloke was made of wax, not wood! Great job Brian x
Brian, I applaud you for writing this poem. I love the creativity and the imagery. You stretch the readers imagination. Thank you for taking us there.
I liked your title and that you beat up the present for Chivalry's lack. Great write.
"Wood that they not
lay down but a moment"
very nice write. i really loved the photograph.
dani ♥
Oh yes, let's not get our hands dirty.
There seem to be a shortage of good knight-in-shining armor tales. Nicely done!
the title is a perfect accompaniment for the photo. I especially like the lines in the last stanza.
This is so clever, Brian!
Great sculpture (carving?) but looks like it's melting..and awesome words to go with it..love the flow and the way they link with the art piece. Nicely written.
You nailed it with this to express in words the piece of art!! GREAT job!!
Knight is raining down over the city. ;-)
just Marvie how you do a two for one in your writes !
Amazing Art ... woodtastic!
And as per usual Brian you're words are also a work of literary art! Wonderful!
Oh yes, I also have to say that was some very clever wordplay there from Monkey. Have a great weekend Brian!
I have wondered what life would've been like in different periods, romanticizing eras of long ago. Then, the realist in me thinks about how hard life was, especially for women.
Thankful for an easier life and thankful for the great poetry you provide :)
Brian, is that your artwork? If so, I'm beyond impressed with your abilities! The words resonated so well with the picture.
Thanks for your guy perspective on my last blog post.
Wow! Powerful...with hints of wistfulness in this one, Brian..
"label it art and go home content
in not getting splinters" -- Sad, but oh so true.. (sigh)
Insightful!
Chivalry seems to be dead alright.. :(
Your words are no less than some beautiful art.. :)
Love xox
I've found my hero and he's not made from wood. Nice 55 Brian. have a great weekend.
I could stare at the art work for a long time. Thought the whole creation was a clever wax project but it's wood. Never tried writing a poem out from a picture yet.
indeed!
fantastic art piece.
fantastic word piece.
..an age of heros, of quests,
honor.. love this
i'm giving guided tours in basel every once and a while and that's always a topic - the middle age - the years of knights and bishops and darkness. we have some beautiful old houses where real knights used to live - close to the city fortification to be ready to protect their people
mouth agape...
what a sculpture!
I can see why you were inspired.
I love that 1st stanza Brian.
This is a great piece, thanks for sharing.
Hi! Brian...
Nice use Of 55words and a unique piece Of sculpture too!
Thanks, for sharing!
DeeDee ;-D
Nice one!
interesting piece of art
rooting wooden knights...what a fascinating idea to play with, so symbolic, I just don't know really what it is symbolic off
hm... do they long for the future? While we long for the past?
Interesting. I'm not one to "get" art. Sometimes it takes me awhile. Sometimes I just move on.
What a cool sculpture - and your "55" is a perfect fit!
Chivalry? it's been so long since I've seen anything like that, i'd forgotten all about it. Maybe it was the splinters...
thats the additional glory to these beautiful artefacts, they remind us of the heroes.
Kinda freaky in a can't look away kind of deal. Where do you find this stuff and how do you write so perfectly to it each time?
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