If Money Was No Object

Gold cherry

By luigi_pagano

Sun, 02 Sep 2018
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It is a pleasure to own a work of art
whether it is the charming Mona Lisa
whose smile touches art lovers' heart
or a painting by Gentileschi of Pisa.
 
I would buy, if money was no object,
a Picasso work from his Blue Period.
“The Old Guitarist” I'd gladly accept
or others of which there are myriads.
 
I wouldn't consider resorting to theft
as some crooked collectors have done
leaving galleries and museums bereft
of items that were loved by everyone.
 
Whoever does that is a spiteful louse.
I only feel envious and simply regret
that being as poor as a church mouse
I cannot buy Art and therefore I fret.
 
© Luigi Pagano 2018
 
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Comments

Submitted by london_calling79 on

This fascinating response to Poetry Monthly is our pick of the day!

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Splendid news. Thank you Alex for letting me know.

Best, Luigi.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

A clever (and prompt!) use of the Poetry Monthly prompt, Luigi. And some neat rhyming tucked in too!

I find it difficult to understand such love for owning works of art, I like much simpler cheaper things on my walls I think! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Hi Rhiannon, yes a prompt response to the prompt. The word clicked with me right away.
We must define what we mean by 'work of art'. It is generally assumed to consist of physical aesthetic items but the term "work of art" may be used of any work regarded as art in its widest sense, including works from literature and music. So even one's poetry can be regarded as such and therefore, as the author of many creative and well crafted poems, you might be considered to be the owner of a piece of art.

Luigi x

 

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I am so pleased that this effort of mine might have helped to brighten up your day, Noo.

Luigi x