Saturday, July 13, 2013

vatican museum

Muse how it all began
Head high: I was in awe of gold frames that adorn the spectrum of colors, glassy and bright beneath the angel's feet above my head.  Encircled rings touch the hanging arms of short babies too high for me to reach.  But they do not care that I am there.  Ocean blue skies curve in patterns that weave in green and yellow hues. 
Head steady: The painting of half a pope, his body fading off as he drips down an invisible chair.  A striped shirt man fumbles his earpiece frantically finding familiar faces.  Red tapestries blocked by heads, cameras, and outstretched hands.  A sculpture in the corner, serene and calm.  Hands son her heart, armored by her white robe she sees me seeing her. 
Head low: Mosaic floor of moons and crescents.  A blue warrior tangled in vines as a cracked feet in sandals steps on his chest.
Can such rage inflame the immortal's hearts?

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