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'the Blank Canvas'

the canvas staring back at me still blank my heart is empty so is my mind tears no longer have a home thoughts emotion fears are gone the day turned a brighter shade of grey or is it pale?? I feel less than I did yesterday who knows? maybe tomorrow the canvas will have a zigzag line -- I am still here just not flying yet - a wounded heart that's on the mend I’ll take my time, it will be worth it in the end... 250920111550

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Erin Nash

Date: 11/10/2011 9:33:00 AM

I love this:D

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/30/2011 4:42:00 PM

coming back to this one. I sure enjoy this one. But i am late for grandson's Bday party and no more time here to explore poems. Luv ,Andrea

Journey Mcknight

Date: 10/7/2011 10:05:00 AM

Thanks for sharing your enjoyable poetry today, hope to get a few more minutes to read more later. Cindy aka Lucinda

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 10/1/2011 8:35:00 PM

hi Wilma. you relate a touching and sensitive poem here, love . A canvas waiting to be stenciled and penciled with what you wish which is positive in the outlook . Lovely and promising though in the stillness of the present. great job. Where are you exactly that you are awaiting the summer, Wilma? I have not been on the soup much of late either. Buzziness abounds and that makes for a minimum of inspirations. Glad to hear from you - Bob

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/28/2011 12:06:00 AM

hope you are ok, Wilma.I miss your always being here so often!

Zzzzz Zzzzz

Date: 9/27/2011 12:46:00 PM

An excellent piece of free verse, Wilma. It speaks straight from the heart. xoxo Robert.

Jack Horne

Date: 9/26/2011 11:35:00 AM

Love this clever piece, Wilma, especially the zigzag line for the mending heart. I'm good, thanks - hope you're well too? Lfde : )

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 9/26/2011 8:19:00 AM

Your dear verse brings us through dispai to a new light and the way you describe it is beautifully crafted. The last line ties it up! Love, Lizzy

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/25/2011 11:05:00 PM

WEll crafted and reflective poetry, Wilma. So happy to see a new one of yours up!

Audrey Haick

Date: 9/25/2011 4:43:00 PM

My dear Wilma, the good thing about a blank canvas is that you can paint exactly what YOU want with the future befor you and the past behind to remnd you of what you do not want. I am still here I stop in once in a while ..will be in touch soon. Much love, Annalise

Harry Horsman

Date: 9/25/2011 4:28:00 PM

know where you are coming from here, Wilma, love this profoundness, harry

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 9/25/2011 1:11:00 PM

hmmm thoughts keep a-whirling here as I read this-- wondering if this is based on real-life-- well I am hoping not missy, But if it is, well let me help make those zigzag lines :D I do like your optimism here-- and yeah sometimes things do happen for a reason and great thing if they are so worth it in the end-- -- happy to see you back!! lol I knew you couldn't just stay away ;) mwahugs :D

Kabuteng P.Ink K.
Date: 9/25/2011 1:15:00 PM

Seee?!? goodness gracious!! That is how slowwww my connection is took me 3 mins to post that? I swear I typed that at 111 and it gets posted 3 minutes AFTER!! O_O

Kabuteng P.Ink K.
Date: 9/25/2011 1:14:00 PM

ooh I am liking all those 1's 111111

Kabuteng P.Ink K.
Date: 9/25/2011 1:11:00 PM

oh btw-- yup next time I have a taste test, you are free to come on over-- :D

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 9/25/2011 10:44:00 AM

A true wonderful heart it is... Everything about you is worth it... You are an inspiration... and RE. to my blog , the Italian in my gets defensive when my friends are being mistreated... lol... So happy to be reading you on this cloudy NY morning....love you all over babe....Michael

Richard Pickett

Date: 9/25/2011 9:53:00 AM

Wonderful piece here Wilma, I got some paint if that helps.lol Check your soupmail.God Bless...Taz