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An Artist Knows

Received a letter this very day; bearing a tale of woe Words detail a love now lost; as tears begin to flow The mind does spin as whirligigs; emotions cast about A life of love and devotion; cast asunder; simply thrown out An artist knows; that paint must flow to cover a broken heart Brush strokes wipe the pain away; pain of two lives torn apart Bold colors display the pain he could not hide; would not hide The canvas now reveals what the artist feels; knowing a love has died

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014


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Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/13/2014 12:02:00 AM
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I had no way to express myself, until I discovered poetry and I found it to be very therapeutic. No matter what kind of art you do, it seems to heal us in some way.... I loved this beautiful poem, Donald. I can really relate to it. Wonderful work!.... I wrote a similar poem titled, "Only The Poet Knows".
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Donald J Bennett
Date: 7/13/2014 12:49:00 AM
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I appreciate your kind words Kelly. I never discovered art or poetry until after I retired but now am totally immersed in both.
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Heather Secrest
Date: 3/3/2014 5:01:00 PM
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You are a true artist!!! The story you painted with your words is marvelous. Sometimes a dozen words at worth more than a picture. Great write!!!
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Herzel Poshiwa
Date: 2/13/2014 3:51:00 AM
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An Artist know indeed...this is a nice poem Donald....Love it
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Donald J Bennett
Date: 2/13/2014 10:53:00 AM
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Thank you my dear.
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Sasha Maharaj
Date: 2/3/2014 1:00:00 AM
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you painted a masterpiece,, so love this :)
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Donald J Bennett
Date: 2/3/2014 1:08:00 AM
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thank you so much.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/30/2014 7:56:00 AM
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Marvelous piece. You might enjoy my "canvas" poem. Thanks for your thoughtful visit and comment.
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Flora Mae Gudez
Date: 1/21/2014 1:19:00 AM
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and so does a poet's poem reveals what the poet feels in his heart. :) Nice poem. It kinda relate my life. :(
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Donald J Bennett
Date: 1/21/2014 1:37:00 AM
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Time will heal for it is salve for the soul.
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James Marshall Goff
Date: 1/18/2014 8:51:00 AM
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Yes! Quite diggin' your words, Donald! Brought right into the rhythm of the poem...due to expert sequencing of meter...very cool art! Jimbo
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S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri
Date: 1/13/2014 2:03:00 AM
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Wow now dats an artistic poem with a poet's brushstroke! Enjoyd d analogy n kudos 4 d rhymin! Mind u readin my latest too.?
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Scott Thirtyseven
Date: 1/10/2014 4:19:00 PM
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And the poet writes poems that so elegantly show his grief. Well penned.
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Donald J Bennett
Date: 1/10/2014 6:03:00 PM
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Thank you Scott for your comments

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