Leonardo Da Vinci _ New July Poem 2018

His open hands reflected color into his eyes 

He realized this and threw them up to the sky

A sky blue sky and thousands of green leaves

Some shimmering with hues of golden sun 

It leaves you feeling something special inside

As you look up at blue sky and brilliant light

Seeing the flow of green leaves in the breeze

Stretching out in movement like a giant banner 

The money would be useful from rich patrons 

He did what inspired him with unusual fancy

He ran from her portrait rather than paint her 

Painting instead the Virgin Mother and Jesus

Earth adorned by angels with hair so curly

Filled with emotion knowing Jesus will save us

Morning July 22, 2018

John Conte mystrawhat.com