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Channelling Jackson Pollock

Spatter, standard, seen before Said nobody Trajectory, tools, talent Said the air around me As I whisked around Slammed, splashed and slashed The mood of the movement Reflective of the observers Doubters and believers in equal measure Madness and genius Talent and folly Creation and destruction Drying time Where only I have seen Tense, pure, can anyone rely on knowing Inner belief That this could not be done by anybody I add whatever is within grasp But feed into the painting Something that is not a commodity Something unavailable to any other Whilst it requires the mind and vision Of the pack I stand alone With my canvas And know this will be worthy Strand Premier No 1192 Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Brian Strand 10th place

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Date: 3/2/2023 11:11:00 AM
The inner artist comes to the surface in your poem of dynamic words and verbs Dilly Dally. Congratulations on your win. Blessings to you.
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Date: 3/2/2023 11:17:00 AM
Many thanks Sam, I appreciate you taking the time to comment:)
Date: 3/1/2023 7:00:00 AM
Quite an exceptional write that takes the splash/spatter "trajectory" of Jackson Pollock's art and channels that into the creative process, be it painting or poem. Truly original. Congratulations! Brian
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Date: 3/1/2023 7:02:00 AM
Ooh thank you Brian! I'm glad you liked it. I've done a few ekphrasis style but this one came out differently. Your enthusiastic praise is much appreciated:)
Date: 2/23/2023 7:27:00 PM
Like this poem. Speaks to me about trusting that inner self to guide the hand, the act of creating art. Always a mysterious process when the ego gets out of the way to let the soul do the talking. Good brushwork in words ! Regards Paul
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Date: 2/23/2023 10:41:00 PM
Haha thank you! I enjoyed this comment :)

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