My son Garron, 15, wrote this excellent little poem for a Sophomore English assignment. It's his first-ever attempt at poetry. He had to choose a work of art and respond to it as a poem. He chose "Work II" by Kazuo Shiraga, pictured.
* * *
The demon laughs maliciously
but the picture changes capriciously
Now it's beautifully budding roses
as the image finally composes
a sign of love.
Am I to believe myself mad?
Is it my true intention to see evil
Or should I be glad
because of the upheaval?
The constant fight continues
As it has in many venues
Because the battle above
is one of the hawk and dove
* * *
The demon laughs maliciously
but the picture changes capriciously
Now it's beautifully budding roses
as the image finally composes
a sign of love.
Am I to believe myself mad?
Is it my true intention to see evil
Or should I be glad
because of the upheaval?
The constant fight continues
As it has in many venues
Because the battle above
is one of the hawk and dove
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