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Art Dark Canvas

Written: January 05, 2023

Topic 1/ The art was most masterful on the dark canvas.
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A dimly lit canvas displays the best artwork,
A creature beyond earthly limits,
Harmony of shadows and strands
A superb creation that enthralled all.
 
Artists built lovely quilts with every line
Portraying the soul's deepest design,
Shades and light dance, pristine and refine
A mosaic of hues may sweep and entwine.

A vivid palette that whispered mysteries,
Brushstrokes convey stories and sighs
The artist's hands were graceful
Creating an undefined world,
Talent thrived on the black canvas.

Where bright dreams came alive
Imaginations and phobias swirled
Truth faded into emptiness,
It exposed the human inner abyss
Inner brightness and darkness,
We felt our greatest fears and desires,
Exploring human existence beyond fire.

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Howard Kerr February 12, 2024 at 12:21 AM Dear Sotto, Your line “A creature beyond earthly limits” is germane to your astonishing level. I’d say “You are a gifted literary figure beyond earthly limits.” Congratulations on your selection on merit. Thank you so very much for your soupmail regarding my success Howard

Paula Goldsmith February 11, 2024 at 12:37 PM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your write/great picture. You paint with your words... Have a wonderful blessed day...............

Miranda Hawley February 10, 2024 at 11:51 AM Masterful! Congrats on your win in my contest.

Paige Hind January 7, 2024 at 4:36 PM "Beyond fire" - very beautiful. A dark canvas... you shed light for us. :)

Silent One January 6, 2024 at 12:18 PM Your poem is a beautiful homage to the artistry that unfolds on the canvas of life, particularly in the dimly lit spaces where shadows and strands harmonize to create a captivating spectacle. The imagery of the artist building 'lovely quilts with every line' is evocative, depicting the intricate layers of the soul's design. The vivid palette that 'whispered mysteries' and the graceful brushstrokes that convey 'stories and sighs' paint a vivid picture of the profound impact of artistic creation.

Hiya Sharma January 6, 2024 at 9:43 AM I can deeply feel the emotions you've conveyed here, dear Sotto! Every stanza is so enriched with philosophical thoughts and in a very striking way as well.. Compels me to think beyond as you've so impeccably conveyed that even in dim colours the art shimmers with its own vivid colours, as we humans experience our fears and desires.. Many lined here intrigued my heart especially "A vivid palette that whispered mysteries", "Exploring human existence beyond fire" This line is brilliant, I love it! Hiya Sharma January 6, 2024 at 9:43 AM One of my favs from you, definitely!

Deb M January 6, 2024 at 6:59 AM A masterful write Lasaad….incredibly beautiful my friend! Debx

Vijay Pandit January 6, 2024 at 6:21 AM A vivid palette that whispered mysteries, Brushstrokes convey stories and sighs Creating an undefined world, Talent thrived on the black canvas-- you painted your canvas brilliantly my friend--in artistic brushstrokes.

Ink Empress January 6, 2024 at 2:36 AM What a brilliant poem this is for this theme. Your wordplay truly is fitting for the prompt, and flows in such eloquence in an artistic manner conveying such deep emotions and thoughts in such a creative manner , I especially loved “ - mosaic of hues” “ brushstrokes conveys sighs and stories” “ truth faded into emptiness” so deeply moving and stunning how you’ve woven words. “ We felt our greatest fears and desires, Exploring human existence beyond fire.” Excellent ending really!BOL.

Suzanne Delaney January 6, 2024 at 2:30 AM Moving piece, Sotto: The colors do look vivid against the dark black. “Where bright dreams came alive.” I felt the vibrancy of your words. SuZ

Anne-Lise Andresen January 6, 2024 at 2:18 AM - I wish I could paint a painting - And you're right : It revealed man's inner abyss, inner light and darkness, a lot of soul lies behind every brush stroke ... a deep and lovely poem, Las :) - Best wishes and have a great weekend :) - hugs

Bj Legros Kelley January 5, 2024 at 6:30 PM I love this Sotto. Such intricately woven words in your beautiful poem present a most relatable and comforting tapestry of the poetic and artistic arts. This is another fave for my treasured poet's gems!