Black Ribbon
-- To Matisse's painting, "Woman on a divan. Black Ribbon" (1922)
A white vase lowering its anchor into the red sea
A snake touching the closed book with its tail, a quiet snake
Walls encircling the sea, thick walls
Heart patterns scattered all around, aren’t they?
With a slightly furrowed brow
A still woman, there is
*divan: A thick mattress placed on a low bed frame
Note on Muse:
The countenances of the women depicted in Matisse's paintings vary. This woman has a slightly furrowed expression. Look at the black snake touching the book thrown on the floor. There is no doubt that Matisse is an eccentric person.
© Ryang Suh 2003.06.10
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