hops, spins, pirouettes

[Writer Pilgrim by So Elite]

Beautiful words man of aran. Had no idea of the Harlequin being painted by Picasso. Can't help but think this is some kind of parenting advice in here.

[man of aran]

Thanks, Writer! Yes, maybe I'll write a manual for parents in free verse! Sure to sell. ;-)

[Writer Pilgrim by So Elite]

Do we need another one? Yes!

[Richbee]

Commedia del arte. Jester seated is a laugh in itself .

[man of aran]

Definitely not characteristic! Thanks, Richard.

[Richbee]

I looked again. Harlequin appears to be standing, not seated. Appearances are deceiving.

[man of aran]

Hmm. It's a bit ambiguous. Picasso did tend to flatten perspective a la cubist style, so maybe that explains it.

[Jonathan Potter]

Fantastic. And the unfinished parts of the painting feel like part of the jest of boredom, too.

[Jonathan Potter]

I also feel there’s some autobiography sneaking in here with the Canada-esque mention of hockey gear.

[man of aran]

Thanks, Jonathan! Yes. I didn't know any boy growing up who didn't play at least a little hockey. I lasted less than a season.

[Jonathan Potter]

And kept all your teeth

[Fotini Masika]

"harlequin is nothing / if not nimble. Still," -- great mastery here, Alan!

[man of aran]

So glad you think so, Fotini!

[Annie Choate]

There's a dancer there inside.

[man of aran]

No doubt! Thanks, Annie.

[Margaret Ann Silver]

I love this 😊.

[man of aran]

Appreciate it, Margaret!