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"Art is never finished, only abandoned" - attributed to Leonardo Da Vinci.

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Abandon art form guide

Paint on a brush never dries, for it's compulsion never dies. A painting is never done, in an artist's eyes. it's only left a-hanging, until others arise, that sway away attention, to what's there besides. Love like art, is never a game won, nor a goal. It takes many touch ups to stop it growing cold. For inattention is what's forsaken in love's lost soul. When love's art is abandoned, it gathers dust and mold, and never gets refreshed, with wet paint brushes, on hold.
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Kendrick Avatar
May 27, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Creative work. Yes, love needs touch up all the time to keep on thriving. Thanks for sharing these winning lines with us. Congratulations. Way to go. Sara K
Anderson Avatar
May 27, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Indeed it does. Thanks for your feedback.
Andresen Avatar
May 24, 2025 at 10:35 AM
- Congratulations on your win in the contest "Abandon", John :) - hugs
Anderson Avatar
May 27, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Thanks heaps => Cheers
Blown Avatar
May 18, 2025 at 1:22 AM
"...When love's art is abandoned.....dust and mold, never refreshed.."....excellente' ......len
Anderson Avatar
May 18, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Thanks for your comments. Cheers and Best Wishes.
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