Gene Bourne Poet Rhyme

Chiaroscuro

From purest white to deepest black
And finite grays between,
The chiaroscuro images
As yet remain unseen.

A canvas taut and unadorned
Before your strokes begin,
So too, a poem lies in repose,
As tethered words within.

Emotion is the shepherd of
Our vision to complete.
Inspired, we highlight, shadowing,
In disparate technique.

As paint will blend, so words will rhyme
In varied routes depart,
Then end its journey to a mind
With pleas to win its heart.


Gene Bourne
02-18-12


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Andrew Crisci March 6, 2016 at 10:05 AM Congratulations on your poem being featured this week. " A poet, unlikely a painter, uses words to create what his adventurous soul feels- those emotions hidden within...until they find that voice willing and capable of bringing them into the light. " The images you portray are vivid and yet melancholic. Beautiful verses written with passion and insight. Keep up the great work, Gene. Best Wishes, Andrew.

Barry Stebbings March 6, 2016 at 8:12 AM As an artist myself, beautifully put.

Tom Quigley March 2, 2016 at 3:54 PM A profound and well-written piece about inspiration.

Teddy Kimathi February 29, 2016 at 4:13 AM Hi Gene. Congrats for having your work featured in the Poetry Soup homepage!!! ;-)

Robert Pettit February 12, 2014 at 9:11 PM Poetry is a form of painting with words. Nicely written. Gene Bourne March 7, 2014 at 3:26 PM Thanks much, Robert. Gene.

Frederic Parker January 30, 2014 at 6:09 PM I see your reaching a comfort zone on this site, nice poem, try some of the contests Gene, they're fun to do Gene Bourne April 11, 2014 at 12:52 AM Thanks, Fred.....I'm behind on my reading and commenting but will soon catch up. Thanks, my friend for the contests tip. Your comments I look forward to. Gene Bourne.

Ayesha Akhtar January 30, 2014 at 1:15 PM Love this one :) Gene Bourne February 13, 2014 at 11:52 AM Thanks, Avesha. I appreciate your comment. One of my majors in college was Art, which influenced the decision to use the theme of "Chiaroscuro" and inter-connecting it with poetry. Composing is a sibling to the creative, emotional aspect of our minds. Much appreciated, Gene Bourne.

Gene Bourne January 27, 2014 at 3:15 PM Thanks, Anne-Lise You made my day. Thanks for reading and commenting YF Gene Bourne

Anne-Lise Andresen January 27, 2014 at 12:22 PM - A great poem, Gene - well done ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Gene Bourne January 27, 2014 at 3:17 PM Thanks, AnneLise. You made my day. I appreciate you reading and commenting. YF Gene Bourne.