Caravaggio struck me
With a thunderbolt of light
Dramatic image in sharp contrast
Of shadow, bright color
Like life

Alive!

No dull mute of sameness to lull
Me to sleep in
Comfortable saddle
A burdened beast to
Carry me.


Note: This poem references the famous Caravaggio painting of the same name. To view the art work, check it out here:
http: //www.abcgallery.com/C/caravaggio/caravaggio25.ht ml


(Previously published in m.e.stubbs poetry journal, Vol.2, Issue 2, November 2000)