ARTIST

My loved one is an artist 
His spirit now runs free 
And though he paints in Paradise 
He's ever here by me  
And I can see the pictures 
Of mountains, lakes and trees 
The brushstrokes of a loving life 
They come as memories 

And I can feel the colours 
So vivid still, so clear 
And I can touch the passion
Of one we loved so dear 
For he is still beside me 
As on our wedding day 
Painting dreams in Paradise 
And just a thought away. 

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Written about an artistic friend of mine who passed away far too early.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
January 4, 2012 at 1:01 PM
Congratulations on making it through the 1st round of PoetrySoup International Contest. Wishing you the best in the finals Louis. Love, Carol
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August 9, 2011 at 8:25 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being once again featured this week before the final round of the PoetrySoup International Poetry Contest Louis. The best to you in the contest. Carol
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August 4, 2011 at 8:40 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through round one in the PoetrySoup International Poetry contest. I wish you the best in the final round Louis. Love, Carol
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June 9, 2010 at 10:14 AM
I enjoyed reading your poetry this morning Louis. Wishing you the best always in your writing endeavors. Love, Carol
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June 9, 2010 at 4:43 AM
Quite beautiful, an absolute pleasure to read
Spence Avatar
May 28, 2011 at 8:46 AM
Many many thanks, Nick. Much appreciated. Louis
Mehta Avatar
June 9, 2010 at 4:15 AM
A fine reflection of memories of the lost love
Spence Avatar
May 28, 2011 at 8:47 AM
Thanks a million, Dr. Ram. Much appreciated, beleive me. Louis
Neels Avatar
June 9, 2010 at 3:47 AM
Wow, what a touching ode to a loved one.. rdgs WN
Spence Avatar
May 28, 2011 at 8:46 AM
Many thanks, Wilma. Have a great life. Louis
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