
Taken at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
oil paint peeling slowly
over time
thoughts of a distant artist
work sublime
one piece of art amongst many
loss, a crime
tiny dog with tiny farmer
dinner bell chime
a hard days work almost over
scene anytime
for tiny dog and tiny farmer
it is bedtime
About the Creator
C.Z.
A slightly inspired, barely motivated, lover of fact and fiction
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Nice work
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Easy to read and follow
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Comments (8)
Look how thick the paint is! They are literally coming off the canvas 😁
You took such a simple, peaceful moment and made it feel timeless. Lovely work!
Lovely work!
Oh this was sublime! Loved your poem so much!
Great ekphrastic poem!
This is so sweet and cozy! Tiny dog, tiny farmer, and bedtime vibes—feels like stepping into a cute little painting. Simple, chill, and just right! :)
Lovely poetry and really nice picture
Simple and very effective... Well done!