Sonnet on Michaelangelo’s “David”.
Young David was a sturdy lad; that is not hard to see
for he’s not got a stitch to hide his masculinity.
It’s a pity though, Michaelangelo didn’t wait to carve him later
when undeveloped parts of his anatomy’d grown greater.
It’s also strange that David, in his left hand, holds the sling
with which he slew Goliath who possessed a bigger thing.
If he had been sinisterous, I wonder if he might
have used his right to strum his lyre to old King Saul at night?
How could Michaelangelo portray, quite naked, without qualms,
the future king of Israel who wrote all those holy Psalms?
Bathsheba and Michal, his wives, quite used to his strange ways,
would be most upset that he’d exposed himself to public gaze.
But I must admit he did quite well, from herding sheep and swine,
to fathering King Solomon and Royal David’s line.
Hugh Wyles, January 13th. 2006.
Author notes
Another 'Silly Sonnetto coppiato' in rhyming couplets divided, in the Italian style, into an ottavo and a sestetto.
This statue is not, of course, in the Louvre but is in the
Marble Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence (Firenze), Italy.
Written January 16th, 2006
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I really rather like this one. You have expressed your thoughts quite well. Imagery; rhythm, and rhyme are just fine. Thanks for sharing this one with us. -
Well Hugh, I am back as promised.
My gawd, such a handsome strong lad with a tiny weeny! 
and he has big feet and hands too! But if aroused it's probably bigger! 
I did enjoy reading it though!
You are a beaut poet!
I'll be back!
Jen.
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Dear Gal,
I'm waiting for your suggestions re further masterpieces I can 'uncover'. I need yore inspiration.
Thanks for comment! I hadn't thought of the cold water sindrome! Brrr! Bet you hit right on the spot there!!
(Psst: Amazing how everyone is concentrating on his hands!!)
Love and hugz, XXX Hugh.
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Well that certainly blows that old wive's tale to hell - men with big hands and feet apparently only have big mittens and shoes Well let's give him a break..he could have gone swimming just before and you know there's the shrinkage factor to consider
Oh gawd, these make me giggle Hugh - i do hope you write some more of these Bravo!
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I thought the Italian sonnet was divided into an octet and a sestet with a rhyme scheme of ABBAABBA CDECDE. Am I incorrect or is this another form of the Italian sonnet?
Edit. Ah, I see the Author's Notes now. Disregard. ^-^
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Nice poem, and great subject matter. Historically there are a number of reasons David is presented with small penis and large hands... Michelangelo valued his hand's craft more than that of his penis' for instance... and of course his anatomy studies influenced his art as well... but you did a great job on enhancing the view of the statue... hmmm I think Michelangelo was left handed wasn't he? Don't know for sure... interesting aspect and good smiling material too. -Pome
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Another well succeeded sonnet! I think that Michelangelo wanted to show Davis little different than his fellow painters Verrochio and Donatello
I like Michelangelo's better, despite the small part lol
I guess he should have used a 'better' model.
Very amusing and original poem dad!
Besos y abrazos
Aziram
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Dear Elisa,
You are quite right not to upset your teacher. For your sake, I am going to write a serious one next which I hope you'll read aloud to the class! It's a Maori Legend and it's ten miles long!! (Once us kiwis get started we're hard to stop!)
Love and hugs, XXX Hugh (Your 'other' teacher!)
(and a for your teacher (if she's pretty?)
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Dear Babe,
OOHH, what a glorious hunk of man, too bad he's not full grown, now that I would love to see! Couldn't you have painted it a little bit in the uuummm you know
but I like what you've written about David, my they are right, he does have BIG....hands
Lovesya Babe. xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sally
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I have taken to NOT reading this series while I am at school in class because a) my teacher would NOT approve of the pictures and
I started laughing so hard that everyone gives me rather odd looks.
I agree with catz that these historical beings you write of must be turning over in their graves by now.
Elisa
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I think that Mr. Michealangelo, in great envy of this fine specimin of a man depicted him as he wished him to be .... in a way that's hard to prove otherwise except by his most intimate peers
(He was Greek ya know ...wasn't he?)
What better way than to carve this magnificant statue, David in all his physical glory...belittling (to say the least) his most proud bodily part.
....or maybe the tool slipped... it could have been worse, ya know.
Hugh, all these historical beings you write of... they must all be turning over in their graves by now.
Wonderfully funny poem
love and
Dee
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Dear Hugh,
Another great silly poem on the famous statue of Michaelangelo's pic of David, yeah, he could've waited until he was more developed. I once has a statue of David but I don't know what happened to it, I think I gave it to Robyn (Mia's Mum) so hopefully Mia still has it.
Wonderful my dear Friend, I'm glad you're still writing humeros ones to help you cope with the sickness of your Sister.
Love and hugs.
Bea xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Oh, David, what big HANDS you have! Michaelangelo had a reason for emphasizing David's hands (I don't remember what that reason was, but I do think he was misguided.) lol Enjoyed this..looking forward to the next one!
♥ Maureen
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It made me laugh. An interesting take on one of the greatest sculptures in the world. And his parts do look undeveloped a wee bit. Ha-ha.
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this is really good!! i have to admit, the title kind of made me skeptical (when i saw it classified as "humor"), but i really enjoyed this. your words flow very well, and the rhymes are excellent. obviously you're very talented, i can see that by only reading one poem!
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