In Rousseau’s painted jungle,
a rabbit sat quietly,
his fur brushed by the artist’s dream.
Collectors gathered,
their eyes glittering with hunger
for ownership, not understanding.
The auctioneer raised his gavel,
and the rabbit found a voice:
“These carrots are false,
these leaves are shadows.
Do not feed me illusions,
for I am alive in truth.”
The hall trembled with laughter.
“Paintings do not speak,” they said,
and yet the rabbit’s protest
echoed like wind through hollow trees.
The bids climbed higher,
gold piled against canvas,
but the rabbit grew restless.
When the hammer fell,
the jungle was empty.
No rabbit remained,
only silence where wonder had been.
https://suno.com/s/QD3DN9yKqIgV6Qdn
Launch: light and truth of painting I dVerse
Prompt picture is a painting by Henri Rousseau

good magic here!
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Thanks!
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Excellent write Reena 👏 If pictures could talk….
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Images can acquire a life similar to the characters painted with words. This was fun, but this has been the subject of horror stories.
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This a great read, and I love how you gave life to the painting. Your finale is stunning.
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Thanks a ton! I enjoyed writing this.
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You’re welcome, Reena.
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I like how you make the painting come alive, Reena!
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Thank you, Melissa!
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Luv this so much: humour, sarcasm, twist to end
“Collectors gathered,their eyes glittering with hungerfor ownership, not understanding.”
bravo
Thanks for dropping by my blog
much love
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Thank you, Gillena!
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“The rabbits fur brushed by the artists dream” his image of a rabbit rather than the actual animal. You portrayed Rousseau and his style so well.
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Thank you so much! Artists always present their version of reality.
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I love your poem, and the rabbit disappearing when the painting got sold.
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Thank you! I enjoyed writing a fun piece. But the carrots look so fake.
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🥕😀
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This was a really enjoyable read! Great work. I’d love for you to check out my latest work at lucazani.ink, if you’re interested! Appreciate any feedback.
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Thanks! Loved the story I read on your blog.
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Oh, I love your creative take on this painting, Reena. Well done!
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Thank you, Dwight!
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You are very welcome!
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Love this tale you’ve woven from the painting! It’s as if the rabbit simply jumps off the canvas when the gavel fell! Love it!
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Thank you, Lillian! 🙂
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What a fun response to the prompt, Reena..
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Thank you! The image looks playful.
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This is delightful, Reena! I love the thought of a rabbit with ‘fur brushed by the artist’s dream’, which disappears when the auction hammer falls.
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Thank you, Kim!
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You’re welcome, Reena!
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