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An Afternoon at the Getty
Nestled at the top of a lush green hill
The museum overlooks the ocean, the city and the mountains
Visitors seem to come from around the world
Enjoying the views with it’s beautiful gardens and fountains
With modern architecture all around
I walked through a flowing maze of galleries, rooms and halls
Then I found myself lost in awe and wonder
At the art and paintings that hung reverently from the walls
In dimly lit rooms the ancient manuscripts
Felt like sacred and holy texts encased behind glass shrines
Man in search of illumination…
I could almost feel myself being transported through time
Greek, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and French
I saw paintings from painters I didn’t know of from long ago
There was a Goya here and Rembrandts there
Then in a big room and all by itself, one by Van Gogh
But I was captured by the stained glass
It’s vivid colors imprinted an indelible feeling of adoration
Like tiny cathedrals or chants in mass
The very presence of God had inspired these artistic creations
I left with a new found sense of appreciation
Moved by the work of hands from many centuries in the past
I hope to visit again as well other museums
Enriched with culture by history and art that's sure to last
Published 19th Oct 2021
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19th Oct 2021 9:14pm
Art is my muse.
covering every wall in my house.
Cannot live without handmade things.
Sweet poem of creative reflection.
covering every wall in my house.
Cannot live without handmade things.
Sweet poem of creative reflection.
28th Oct 2021 3:35pm
Thank you very much niiki.
It's great to have inspiration, that positive energy surround you.
It's great to have inspiration, that positive energy surround you.
Anonymous
19th Oct 2021 10:12pm
Thanks for the lovely descriptive walk through the Museum, Walter ... They're one of my favorite places to patronage... I really enjoyed your personalization... what you saw, felt and what you learned.... the feelings you took away from the experience.... it all resonated....
Excellently evoked ink
🌹 - B
Excellently evoked ink
🌹 - B
28th Oct 2021 3:36pm
Thank you very much Blue.
Going into details about the exhibitions would be quite a long poem. One of the things I think made this a little more special was that my oldest son went with me (he's taking art classes), so the quality time I get to spend time with him in this setting was even better.
Thanks again for the compliments.
Going into details about the exhibitions would be quite a long poem. One of the things I think made this a little more special was that my oldest son went with me (he's taking art classes), so the quality time I get to spend time with him in this setting was even better.
Thanks again for the compliments.
19th Oct 2021 11:00pm
28th Oct 2021 3:39pm
Whenever you find yourself in LA let me know.
Due to COVID, not all the pavilions and exhibits were open, but I do think it is I think a full day to really take the time and absorb the views.
Due to COVID, not all the pavilions and exhibits were open, but I do think it is I think a full day to really take the time and absorb the views.
20th Oct 2021 00:05am
Add to it the beautiful drive along the Malibu beach shoreline. Thanks for the reminder. Hugs and peace, (O)
28th Oct 2021 3:40pm
I come in from the lower central Valley so it's a drive through the mountain pass for me, but yes you're right, the drive by the ocean is really stunning. Southern CA has one of the best weathers, we just need more rain.
