An Artist

The printed word, to me, is art.
As beautiful as any painting.
Poetry, prose or a well written book,
Is an art form, I'm maintaining.

When I create a tactile piece
With wood or wool or clay,
I'm fiercely proud of what I've made.
About poetry, I feel the same way.

I have a creative personality.
It appears in forms, varied.
Writing is just one of my tools.
My thoughts to paper, carried.

So an artist I consider myself
Though I don't paint landscapes bright,
But in other ways, an artist I am,
With my crafts and the poetry I write.



for Linda Marie's Poetry Panorama contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Pettit Avatar
January 11, 2011 at 10:20 PM
You have displayed more of your fine talent in this one. No wonder it was chosen in the contest.
Kendrick Avatar
December 9, 2010 at 3:08 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
Brown Avatar
November 23, 2010 at 9:52 AM
Congratulations on your win Francine in the "Poetry Panorama" contest hosted by Linda-Marie. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
November 22, 2010 at 8:04 PM
Nicely done, nicely won, Francine! congratulations. Luv, Andrea
Mehta Avatar
November 17, 2010 at 9:42 PM
Francine...many congrats on big win in the contest... Luv/Best wishes.... hitendra Mehta
Prophet Avatar
November 17, 2010 at 10:40 AM
Very nice poem!
Mannan Avatar
November 16, 2010 at 7:53 PM
Just smashing Francine. Many congratulations for this win.
Mehta Avatar
November 16, 2010 at 4:34 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win, Francine
Neels Avatar
November 16, 2010 at 3:51 AM
Congratulations Francine on your win in Linda's contest with this awesome write.. You are indeed an artist :) Wilma
Richards Avatar
November 15, 2010 at 6:13 PM
You are indeed an artist with words, Francine!! A lovely piece and a well deserved winning poem! Congratulations! ~ Carrie
Johnson Avatar
November 15, 2010 at 4:45 PM
It ix evident that you know your own talents well and this poem is proof of the p;uddig. Congratulations on your win. love, Joyce
Sweetheart Avatar
November 15, 2010 at 4:11 PM
Congrats Francine on your success in my Poetry Panorama contest with this wonderful write and entry .. a lovely creative piece.. thankxxx for supporting my contests luv..
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November 14, 2010 at 2:28 AM
very interesting and i sure did enjoy the write, good luck in the contes,..p.d.
Fraser Avatar
November 13, 2010 at 6:18 PM
Super little piece on yourself Francine. A talented lady it appears, koolio. Good luck in the contest >> James :)
Maverick Avatar
November 13, 2010 at 12:18 PM
dear francine many thanks for your contact & comment, it is good to read your poem today, and good to know you work in both art forms.
Mossburg Avatar
November 11, 2010 at 8:56 AM
I heartily agree with this well formed piece of art. Good luck in the contest. Steve
Austin Avatar
November 11, 2010 at 7:20 AM
Good write. You know, I once knew a guy who was a bricklayer. I asked him one day, "Luke, what gives you shivers and goose-bumps, really makes it for you?" He said, "Laying a good wall." I think Luke was an artist. Love, Dave
Mehta Avatar
November 11, 2010 at 5:34 AM
Poetry is like dancing, and the prose is like walking. Everything that uplifts the soul and mind is ART.Francine. Good luck in the contest
Onclaud Avatar
November 11, 2010 at 5:28 AM
a winsome, spontaneous flow of feelings.. just wonderful.. best wishes in the vontest, francine! warmest, nette
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November 11, 2010 at 4:54 AM
Now thats a great entry !!!!! Excellent my dear poet friend....simply perfect...luv Michael
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