"The Rape"

Italian Sculpture sketched by my daughter Chelsea Bednar

The Rape

It's an illusion
the softness of flesh, elegant line
of breasts and buttocks.

I marvel
at the sinew and curve
captured by the sculptor,

momentarily forget
the screams, tears, fears,
marble renders silent.

by Margaret Bednar, May 29, 2014

This is for "The Imaginary Garden of Real Toads - Artistic Interpretations with Margaret" (that's me, I am the host)

You are welcome to join in the fun - it starts at midnight (May 30) and goes through Saturday, (May 31) noon.   Please swing by with a poem of your own, or just to simply read the poetry!  

"The Artist"

The Artist

I turn my back, throw a coin
over my shoulder, "splash"
ensure I'll be back

to this city arching over me,
thrilling me like gelato
on the tongue,

but no peanut butter.

The people are golden
like sun-kissed stucco, features stamped
with strength of the ages.

I just want to sit

timeless as La Fontana Di Trevi,
sketchbook open,

capture the enchantment, gather the love.

by Margaret Bednar, May 28, 2014

My daughter is studying abroad for two weeks.  She just left Rome and is in Florence, Italy today.  I included her musings journaled above, obviously her drawings, and the fountain "La Fontana Di Trevi" which she highlighted on another page of her sketchbook.  (people surround the beautiful La Fontana Di Trevi "HERE" and toss coins one their shoulders - ensures they will come back someday:)

I will be hosting a poetry challenge over at Imaginary Garden of Real Toads - Artistic Interpretations with Margaret"  starting Friday, May 30th, at 12:00 am (midnight) and ends Saturday, May 31, at noon.    Please hop on over and join the fun.    The challenge will be based on what I call "Sketchbook Poetry".