Donald J Bennett Poet Free verse

An Artist Knows

Received a letter this very day; bearing a tale of woe
Words detail a love now lost; as tears begin to flow

The mind does spin as whirligigs; emotions cast about
A life of love and devotion; cast asunder; simply thrown out 

An artist knows; that paint must flow to cover a broken heart
Brush strokes wipe the pain away; pain of two lives torn apart

Bold colors display the pain he could not hide; would not hide
The canvas now reveals what the artist feels; knowing a love has died

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Kelly Deschler July 13, 2014 at 12:02 AM I had no way to express myself, until I discovered poetry and I found it to be very therapeutic. No matter what kind of art you do, it seems to heal us in some way.... I loved this beautiful poem, Donald. I can really relate to it. Wonderful work!.... I wrote a similar poem titled, "Only The Poet Knows". Donald J Bennett July 13, 2014 at 12:49 AM I appreciate your kind words Kelly. I never discovered art or poetry until after I retired but now am totally immersed in both.

Heather Secrest March 3, 2014 at 5:01 PM You are a true artist!!! The story you painted with your words is marvelous. Sometimes a dozen words at worth more than a picture. Great write!!!

Herzel Poshiwa February 13, 2014 at 3:51 AM An Artist know indeed...this is a nice poem Donald....Love it Donald J Bennett February 13, 2014 at 10:53 AM Thank you my dear.

Sasha Maharaj February 3, 2014 at 1:00 AM you painted a masterpiece,, so love this :) Donald J Bennett February 3, 2014 at 1:08 AM thank you so much.

Richard Lamoureux January 30, 2014 at 7:56 AM Marvelous piece. You might enjoy my "canvas" poem. Thanks for your thoughtful visit and comment.

Flora Mae Gudez January 21, 2014 at 1:19 AM and so does a poet's poem reveals what the poet feels in his heart. :) Nice poem. It kinda relate my life. :( Donald J Bennett January 21, 2014 at 1:37 AM Time will heal for it is salve for the soul.

James Marshall Goff January 18, 2014 at 8:51 AM Yes! Quite diggin' your words, Donald! Brought right into the rhythm of the poem...due to expert sequencing of meter...very cool art! Jimbo

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri January 13, 2014 at 2:03 AM Wow now dats an artistic poem with a poet's brushstroke! Enjoyd d analogy n kudos 4 d rhymin! Mind u readin my latest too.?

Scott Thirtyseven January 10, 2014 at 4:19 PM And the poet writes poems that so elegantly show his grief. Well penned. Donald J Bennett January 10, 2014 at 6:03 PM Thank you Scott for your comments