Sonnet 75

I think sonnet 75 is a very interesting poem because of its unique tone. Instead of a description or explination of a passion, sonnet 75 is a lot more eager. It's more like a confession, like Shakespere is stating his utter veneration and obsession for whoever he's writing about. It lacks a sense of patience- it's not necesarily a bad thing, but you just have to appreciate it in a different way.

"So are you to my thoughts as food to life
Or as sweet-season'd showers are too the ground"
These are just two examples of how Shakespere shows the obsession he has with this girl. Throughout the sonnet he explains that the only way he'll ever be happy is if hes with his love. I think that it's very interesting how Shakepere is actually a lot more personal in this sonnet than in others. He shows his longing and almost vulnerablility without doubting it.

I think this is a very significant sonnet out of Shakespere's collection. The fact that its steps out of a comfortable zone and takes the next level makes it more stimulating. However, what is true to this poem and all of Shakespere's poems is that they can be interpretated differently by anyone. But in my opinion, I think William Shakespere's sonnet 75 is very memorable and notable. It's not the average sonnet, in a sense.


"So are you to my thoughts as food to life
Or as sweet-season'd showers are too the ground
And for the peace of you I hold such strife
As a 'twixt miser and his wealth is found;
Now proud as an enjoyer and anon
Doubting the filching age will steal his treasure,
Now counting best to be with you alone,
Then better'd that the world may see my pleasure;
Sometime all full with feasting on your sight
And by and by clean starved for a look;
Possesing or pursuing no delight,
Save what is had of must from you be took.
Thus do I pine and surfeit day by day,
Or gluttoning on all, or all away."

Georgia O'Keeffe

Georgia
With your brush strokes smooth like silk
And soft like cotton
Your watercolor washes like watery milk
A type of art I never knew

Through a canvas of paint
I see kindness
Whether it is thick or faint.

Whether you live near or far,
When you see Georgia's paintings,
You'll feel happy
No matter who you are.

What happens to...

What happens to a voice without sound?
Does it hide deep inside
With its eyes sad and without pride?
Does it pace around
antsy to be loud?
Or does it blow up,
set free,
and grow up.

Poetry is

wealth is
a desire
a strength
a weakness
an obstacle
an aid
a friend
an enemy
a way of life.
but it will never be
emotion

Georgia O'Keeffe

Georgia O'Keeffe was a very memorable artist. Her pronounced art style revolutionized the world. She was also one of the first female artists to become so popular. Born in 1887, Georgia grew up on a small farm in Wisconsin. Ever since Georgia was a kid she was very curious, constantly exploring around her farm. Growing up, Georgia attended art lessons. She also graduated from an art collage. Georgia was eventually featured in art galleries by Alfred Stieglitz (A famous photographer) in New York. Alfred introduced her art to famous artsits like Cezanne and Matisse. Alfred and Georgia eventually got married and moved to New Mexico.

Georgia generally liked to paint objects over people or animals. She often drew skulls, flowers, and shapes. A painting that I thought resonated with me was Summer Days made in 1936. This one one of the last painting she made for around four years. The painting shows a skull of a cow or bull with flowers beside it. The very bottom of the painting shows small mountains.

I think this painting is very stimulating because Georgia is able to create a certain beauty based on her composition and faded color. Along with its melancholic feel is a suppressing amount of peace. She able to capture death and life as if they are hand-in-hand. I think what Georgia is represtenting is a sense of tranquility in death and life. This painting also provides me with a sense of relief. It makes me feel the circle of life and death is a calming and consoling process opposed to something stressful and cold. AlsoI appreciate the subtleness. With only a few compontents, there is a very pronounced tone or vibe to the painting. It is very pleasing to the eye.

I have always admired Georgia. Her paintings capture contrast that is balanced out into something very soothing and diplomatic.