Le repas
en 1891
Still Life
Mom set the table
with a knife edge between us
when the dead returned
with off color fruit,
one half eaten, that chewed up
piece you left behind,
while Dad sat outside
as was his new found habit.
It's all a damn fake!
That's what I muttered
down low as I looked askance
at all the children.
May 13, 2012 9:19 AM
Written for The Mag *click here*
even the children know when it is all fake...esp in light of dad's new habit...that was the give away to me...
ReplyDeleteOf course they do...children are very wise.....! Nicely written, thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou picked up on the feelings created by the 'fake' perspective and colours in this painting - to perfection! Well done.
ReplyDeleteWell done.
ReplyDeleteI like this. The best line, imho, is, "Dad sat outside, as was his new found habit.
ReplyDeleteThat alone says alot.
I enjoyed your title because even still, it is life although maybe it isn't. Interesting take, Christopher. Thank you for sharing. =D
ReplyDeleteSharp and dark...I like it...
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