Vincent Van Gogh, "The Siesta," 1889-1890
Do not mistake resting for laziness
A human being is no mere machine
Given contemporary craziness
From peaceful repose, we have much to glean
There are those who shout that constant labor
Is a clear sign of moral fortitude
They ought to respect their sleeping neighbor
And abandon their foolish attitude
Acknowledging the real needs of the flesh
Is neither a sin nor an awful crime
Having rested, we rise renewed and fresh
The better to use our limited time
Let the sun bless your idle, dreaming face
Like it, rise and set with natural grace
About the Creator
D. J. Reddall
I write because my time is limited and my imagination is not.
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Comments (4)
Great Volta at the end
Rest is so essential! Love this ekphrastic piece!
Beautiful, and a timely reminder. Wonderful work, D.J.!
Not me initially reading your title as Scared Sister, lol. Loved your poem!