Powerful, sweeping curves, so fluid,
Struck from the hand of but a young artist
With only chisel and hammer in hand,
Each sure and smooth strike of his tools,
Unleashing a wealth of silken movement,
Seemingly bound therein, procured from
The depths of a single block of marble.
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Emotion rises, crescendos, and inundates
To ripple in cascading waves
Settling and resonating deep in the soul
Of he who witnesses such beauty;
It encompasses all sensation, all thought
With fierce intensity to absorb
In overwhelming possession.
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Masterful perfection,
Powerful, silk smoothness,
Beauty inherent,
Found in each curve
As the marble dips and ripples
To display undulating passion
Wrought from the artist’s humble hand.
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Hard, unbending marble,
Yet even still,
Steadfastly evoking
The manifestation
Of warmth and awe,
Masterful, smooth completion
Of sheer magnificence divine.
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"I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free." Michelangelo
About the Creator
Cindy Calder
From Charleston SC - "I am still learning." Michelangelo
Comments (2)
Powerful quote by M/angelo. If we could only see the angel within all of us, what a joy tat would be to watch it being carved into reality. Lovely poetry.
Oooo, this was definitely smooth! Loved your take on the challenge!