The One Deep Breath prompt is simple pleasures. Twice last week I had the privilege to visit the Museo de Bellas Artes in Sevilla. I wandered around taking notes, soaking up the beauty and sitting in the open courtyards, admiring the tiled walls and floors, as well as the sculpture and fountains.
Among the museo´s treasures are many paintings from the Sevilla-born Bartolomeo Esteban Murillo (1617-1682). Among them is the La virgen de la Sevilleta or Virgen con el nino, painted on a napkin between 1665-68. Most of Murillo´s paintings are huge wall-size masterpieces depicting the annunciation or other religious events.
These five haiku were inspired by the simple pleasure of seeing Murillo´s genius:
Bellas artes museo
footsteps echo in quiet
beauty calms senses
His brush dipped in dreams
blending faith and angel´s wings
painting history
Unforgettable
quality of light and space
cascading angels
These sacred stories
provided inspiration
underlying faith
Inside this painting
God´s majesty and man´s awe
and wonder are found
These made me ache to view the paintings! What lovely haiku ~ I loved "his brush dipped in dreams."
Posted by: Becca | 19 October 2006 at 01:58
Ah, Yes!! "His brush dipped in dreams!" Lovely throughout!!
Posted by: jzrart | 19 October 2006 at 01:34
That looks like such a peaceful place... Lovely.
:)
Posted by: Amber | 18 October 2006 at 21:31
Tres beaux! You, and the art, are beautiful. Great set of haiku & pic, dear Tara! xo, D
Posted by: Deborah | 18 October 2006 at 08:39
I love the pictures you take. They are so beautiful.
My son came home from school today and started telling me some Spanish words. His teacher's parents were missionaries to Mexico, and she speaks fluent Spanish. She is teaching his class some words. He is so excited about it. Hey, and at least he can roll his r's. He was laughing at me because I cannot. :)
Posted by: Chelle Y. | 18 October 2006 at 07:48
Tara! I have a lot to catch up on, it seems! (Got your package!!) xo
Posted by: Rosa | 18 October 2006 at 04:05
Ah, I'm sold. I'm ready to go see his art now.
Posted by: krista | 18 October 2006 at 03:58
Your haikus are inspired, Tara. The last one is my favorite.
Posted by: January | 18 October 2006 at 03:09
"cascading angels" gave me shivers.
Sensual and exhilerating!
Posted by: Sophie | 18 October 2006 at 03:01
LOVE the haiku!
Posted by: twitches | 18 October 2006 at 02:44
Tara,
You are so very in the moment and I feel privileged to be sharing with you.
rel
Posted by: rel | 18 October 2006 at 02:09
I have missed reading your posts(MY PC was down for a few weeks). You are the BEST Haiku-er Ever! It is such a pleasure to visit Paris Parfait!
Posted by: Pam Aries | 18 October 2006 at 01:34
"his brush dipped in dreams" was awesome! They were a beautiful :) XXOO
Posted by: Tammy | 18 October 2006 at 00:04
Beautiful phrases throughout this poem. Great visuals too!
Posted by: happytiler | 17 October 2006 at 23:40
Hi Tara - hope your romantic weekend went well ;) xo
Posted by: miss*R | 17 October 2006 at 23:09
Inside this painting
God´s majesty and man´s awe
and wonder are found
Loved this.
Posted by: Hundred and one | 17 October 2006 at 22:20
I love the line "his brushes dipped in dreams". You are having a wonderful time, your photos make me wish I was there too.
Posted by: Catherine | 17 October 2006 at 21:18
commenting in Haiku:
Just Love the Haiku.
Wow you are awesome Tara
expressing beauty
Posted by: Gemma | 17 October 2006 at 20:05
I love court yards in museums! This reminds me of the Frick, also the Cloisters; 2 museums I haven't visited in a long while.
Posted by: kristen | 17 October 2006 at 18:47