Linda Jackson Poet Free verse

A Painting

My attempt 
          to capture
          your beauty on canvas
          failed miserably

         Those eyebrows
         That nearly meet
          Your neck
          Slender and long
          The self portrait
          Looked at me
          Proudly
          As if to say
         “Look, this is who I am”.

          Secrets were shared with
          Your little conspirator
          Who knew
          Those dark eyes had
          Shed a river of tears
          Whose pursed lips hid
           Heartbreak and pain

          You both stared at me
          As if to say
         “Find yourself”.

          This poem is based on Frida Kahlo and her self portrait with monkey.

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Robert Pettit January 22, 2014 at 7:41 PM Not familiar with that painting. I'll have to check it out. Linda Jackson January 23, 2014 at 10:55 AM As a bit of a doodler, I did try to paint this picture but failed miserably. Best wishes Linda x

Duncan Chappell September 15, 2013 at 5:57 AM what can i say excellent in all ways

Vinayak Pratap August 28, 2013 at 2:30 AM TERRIFIC

Pace Ink-U-Script August 26, 2013 at 7:11 PM Excellent read this is Linda..really enjoyed the word play. :)

Carol Eastman August 21, 2013 at 11:13 AM A facinating write... Welcome to PoetrySoup.