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In temporal shades of pastel hue abides a subject on debut. Upon his brow the pencil bled, sketching life through words unsaid, etching strife through hints of blue. I softly let the lines imbue then gaze upon its stoic view. His pose portrays the life he led in temporal shades. Each stroke unveils, in form anew, the toll within a world askew, one weary soul, one tangled thread, sketching life through words unsaid to simply do what artists do in temporal shades. 6-5-22

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Thaddeus Chauvin

Date: 11/25/2022 2:55:00 PM

Great one.

Chinedum Ekwobi

Date: 11/23/2022 8:36:00 AM

Art and Literature are basically Pencil and Pen, from Man snatching the same pain but discharging the same luminous creative job.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/16/2022 12:52:00 PM

Wonderful use of words and metaphor Mark. Congratulations on your win!

Terrilynn Dubreuil

Date: 7/16/2022 5:19:00 AM

Mark, Thank you for this insightful response to my painting. I am glad that Craig shared it's fascinating to know how my art affects others .. Poetry is a beautiful response. Especially this: ach stroke unveils, in form anew, the toll within a world askew, one weary soul, one tangled thread, sketching life through words unsaid ~Terrilynn, TravelingArtist

Craig Cornish

Date: 7/13/2022 12:30:00 PM

I struggled with this being first - for good reason!

Carol Mitra

Date: 7/12/2022 11:14:00 PM

Amazing write dear Mark....Congrats on your top win :)

Laura Leiser

Date: 7/12/2022 7:41:00 PM

A most powerful and finely crafted poem, Mark. Excellent, as usual..congrats on your win! (Plus a fave!)

Valsa George

Date: 7/12/2022 7:30:00 PM

Amazing poetry ! I have recently come across a poet of great dimensions with the Marathon mile contest ! That's Mark Massey.... I am indeed a fan of your poems ! Congratulations Mark on your great win! I missed seeing this poem as POTD.... Belated congratulations on that too...

Susan Woodrow

Date: 7/12/2022 6:58:00 PM

This was my fave of the winners … such a beautiful rondeau that goes so well with the painting and the refrain is spot on! :)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/8/2022 12:52:00 PM

Your poem is simply outstanding Mark. You have captured his essence with your words adding even more depth to the painting. Congratulations on a very deserving POTD! I am Faving this gem. Blessings xxoo

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/12/2022 5:56:00 PM

Congratulations on your Second placement Mark. I knew this one would be at the top. Blessings xxoo

Brandy Nicole

Date: 6/6/2022 9:06:00 PM

"to simply do what artists do, we paint "in temporal shades of pastel hue." I completely agree, and you have created a masterpiece. Poetry is art in Motion, and you are an Artist. Congratulations Mark, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. ~ Brandy

Mark Massey
Date: 6/7/2022 5:00:00 AM

Thanks Brandy

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/6/2022 3:23:00 PM

Wonderful! Congratulations on POTD!

Mark Massey
Date: 6/6/2022 5:43:00 PM

Thanks Kim

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/6/2022 11:56:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. A lovely write. Have a blessed day writing away................

Mark Massey
Date: 6/6/2022 5:43:00 PM

Thank you Paula

Sam Kauffman

Date: 6/6/2022 11:32:00 AM

Mark, wonderful rondeau. This is a dance of potent images, wonderful word choice and powerful depth - a real winner and a piece of verbal art on display! Congratulations on your POTD - a very special honor for a uniquely special poem. Blessings to you.

Mark Massey
Date: 6/6/2022 5:44:00 PM

Sincere Thanks Sam

Constance La France

Date: 6/6/2022 10:14:00 AM

Mark, lovely poem and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, blessings ~Constance

Mark Massey
Date: 6/6/2022 5:44:00 PM

Thanks Constance!

L Milton Hankins

Date: 6/6/2022 8:15:00 AM

A beautiful poem rich in imagery, Mark. So happy for your P.O.T.D. Congratulations!

Mark Massey
Date: 6/6/2022 9:22:00 AM

Actually, thanks again Milton!!

Mark Massey
Date: 6/6/2022 9:14:00 AM

Thanks you Milton

John Lawless

Date: 6/6/2022 8:14:00 AM

This is, as we say in Beantown, WICKED PISSA!!!! Great job on the, IMHO, very difficult rondeau form. The flow, the repetition, and the impact of its intensity ....well.....just....WOW....WICKED GOOD

Mark Massey
Date: 6/6/2022 9:15:00 AM

Thank you John, great comment!

Bill Baker

Date: 6/6/2022 7:42:00 AM

Wonderful imagery, Mark. Congratulations on your POTD honor. Enjoy your special day! Bill

Mark Massey
Date: 6/6/2022 9:15:00 AM

Thank you Bill

Joseph May

Date: 6/6/2022 6:58:00 AM

Very nicely crafted. Congrats on POTD

Mark Massey
Date: 6/6/2022 9:15:00 AM

Thank you Joseph

Christuraj Alex

Date: 6/6/2022 6:26:00 AM

This is on the pastel, I believe. Beautiful word painting on the painting. That painting, indeed, speaks volumes. Your word painting speak many more volumes. Congratulations!

Mark Massey
Date: 6/6/2022 9:16:00 AM

Thank you for the wonderful comment

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/6/2022 5:41:00 AM

Congratulations for POTD Mark! Enjoy :)

Mark Massey
Date: 6/6/2022 9:22:00 AM

I meant to say thanks again Heidi!!!

Mark Massey
Date: 6/6/2022 9:16:00 AM

Thank you Heidi

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 6/6/2022 5:16:00 AM

Beautiful, a piece of art in its own right. Congratulations on POTD Mark. Have a wonderful day! xomo

Mark Massey
Date: 6/6/2022 9:17:00 AM

Thank you for the great comment, and you have a wonderful day as well.

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 6/6/2022 5:06:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD! A work of ART! :)Paulette

Mark Massey
Date: 6/6/2022 9:17:00 AM

Thank you Paulette

Jeff Kyser

Date: 6/6/2022 4:00:00 AM

Very nice indeed. Congrats on your POTD

Mark Massey
Date: 6/6/2022 9:17:00 AM

Thanks Jeff!

Jenna Logan

Date: 6/6/2022 3:33:00 AM

Another art form created with a hand... "sketching life through words unsaid." My favorite line is, 'one weary soul, one tangled thread." Here is a laudable poem, praiseworthy of potd. Congratulations, Mark.

Mark Massey
Date: 6/6/2022 9:18:00 AM

Thank you for the wonderful comments Jenna.