Warhol at the Grocery Store. Bob Edelman 1962 |
He saw the rows of gleaming soups,
between baked beans and spaghetti hoops.
He'd only come to buy the beer,
but the tinned goods aisle was very near.
The paper towels would come in handy;
an impulse buy, but that was Andy
“Bring some cans, let's have a party!”
To Andy that meant something arty.
He piled the soups in his shopping cart,
and turned them into works of art.
© Marilyn Brindley
Taking part in Mag 106 with Tess at Willow Manor. See how others interpreted the photograph
Excellent! I just love "but that was Andy"
ReplyDelete...and I've met people who have his art work hanging in their houses...even one of my closest friends! Yes indeed a can of soup, really?!!! I attended one of his showings at an art museum here...that was exciting...but I really don't need to buy his stuff...one can just open their cupboards and dream right?!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely little ditty!
ReplyDeleteSomebody was feeling witty! LOL :)
I enjoyed your rhyme ... nice!
ReplyDeleteTurn them into works of art, he did. Why didn't we think of that?
ReplyDelete"but that was Andy" Excellent take on the image!
ReplyDeleteGood rhythm and flow to your verse.
ReplyDeleteAnd it's fun, too.
Very clever! K.
ReplyDeletesmiles....he saw what we saw only made us see it different...
ReplyDeletelooking at something ordinary and seeing something different is inspired...loved your poem..brilliant!!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness that cheered me up - thanks! Thanks for your kindness too.
ReplyDeleteLucy x
This is so fun to read... I really enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this little poem :o) Scarlett x
ReplyDeleteLike Andy's art... your artistic poem pops. A clever composition, Little Nell. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt's great! Love the rhyme.
ReplyDeletea witty little ditty, appropo of a Warhol or a Mitty!
ReplyDeleterel
Andy sure knows what he wants!
ReplyDeleteHank
Oh, very nice:-)
ReplyDeleteFun romp!
ReplyDeleteMy sort of poetry!
Actually the shelves themselves could be a work of art!
Delightful!
ReplyDeleteYou captured the magic of Andy in a succinct and fun tribute! Makes me smile indeed!
ReplyDeleteI Guess He Would Need All That Toilet Tissue After Eating So Many Tinned Goods...........?
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