Tuesday, July 28, 2026

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[Henri Rousseau, La Promenade dans la Foret (The Walk in the Forest) (c. 1886), oil on canvas; courtesy dVerse Poets Pub]

 Treasure

“We salute you Gentle Rousseau you can hear us,

Through the noise of modern day styles,

Set to canvas enduring,

We meditate beside your palette of colours and textures,

Bearing in mind,

That greatness is recognised in your passing,

Leaving behind for us treasure 

© gillena cox 2026


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20 comments:

  1. Kim M. RussellJuly 28, 2026 at 4:33 PM

    Indeed, forests are full of treasure, Gillena, waiting for artists and poets to capture it in their work to leave, in turn, for others to discover as treasure.

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  2. Melissa LemayJuly 28, 2026 at 4:59 PM

    Art is indeed treasure, especially that which inspires to look deeper into nature.

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    1. Gillena CoxJuly 29, 2026 at 4:06 PM

      Thanks for your appreciation, .Melissa

      Much love

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  3. CaraJuly 28, 2026 at 6:49 PM

    I like your ode to Rousseau especially this line, "We meditate beside your palette of colours and textures" Well done, Gillena and much love 🧡

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  4. Dwight L. RothJuly 28, 2026 at 9:34 PM

    Nicely done, Gillena. You are right, our value and work is often overlooked until we have passed on!

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    1. Gillena CoxJuly 29, 2026 at 4:07 PM

      Thanks for your appreciation, Dwight

      Much love

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  5. Reena SaxenaJuly 29, 2026 at 5:23 AM

    Well-done!

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  6. judydykstrabrown.comJuly 29, 2026 at 9:03 AM

    A lovely tribute to the artist.

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  7. lillianthehomepoet.wordpress.comJuly 29, 2026 at 10:08 AM

    A beautiful ode to Rousseau!

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    1. Gillena CoxJuly 29, 2026 at 4:08 PM

      Thanks for your appreciation, Lillian

      Much love

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  8. Mrityunjay DixitJuly 29, 2026 at 2:18 PM

    Beautifully done!

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  9. Gillena CoxJuly 29, 2026 at 4:08 PM

    Thanks for your appreciation, Jay

    Much love

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  10. Frewin55July 30, 2026 at 4:38 AM

    A wonderful ode to Rousseau indeed, Gillena, have you ever seen any of his work?

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  11. Gillena CoxJuly 30, 2026 at 7:21 AM

    I have only been privy to his work here at dVerse
    Thanks Frewin for.dropping by

    Much love

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  12. kaykualaJuly 30, 2026 at 7:39 PM

    Yes, the old masters, artists or poets left us with a treasure trove of creations. We are blessed Gillena, knowing them!

    Hank

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  13. Gillena CoxJuly 31, 2026 at 10:28 PM

    Happy you dropped by, Hank

    Mucj love

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