|Poem| Barefoot

 

Barefoot

-- To Matisse's painting, "Woman with Branch of Ivy" 1906

 

Leaves climb up the front right half

A woman stands in the shade, casting her gaze downward

Your mental state is 90% purple, tinged with violet

The left half of your belly, your flank grows warm

Your eyebrows turn red as well

 

Note on the Poem:

At the age of 37, Matisse follows the spirit of the time. I too was somewhat like that at that age. The ivy that climb up the woman’s body must tickle. Only half of the side is flushing up.

 

© Ryang Suh, MD 2023.05.31