|Poem| Sweet Sleep

 

Sweet Sleep

-- To the painting "Interior of Nice, Siesta" by Matisse (1922)

 

Palm tree spirits Palm tree with open arms

Palm tree hopping in through the window

The bouquet is playing a traffic cop Traffic cop

Open book page Charcoal sketch Siesta

Woman's face frowning I hear her breathing

 

Note on the Muse:

Matisse often painted palm trees like the Joseon Dynasty painters used to paint orchids. Of course, women play the leading character and palm trees do the supportive role. Always.

 

© Ryang Suh, MD 2023.07.12