Faceless Canvass

The paint not quite dry
The strokes vivid and strong
Hues of violet and amber
A masterpiece set aside

Each color painted with longing
A portrait of all that is true
A faceless canvass of yearning
Uncompleted from hapless youth

Before the callousness sets in
A fragmentary work of art
Placed in an abandoned corner
Forgotten in life’s hurts
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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July 7, 2009 at 3:44 AM
A very enjoyable read B.J.. Thank you for sharing. Love, Carol
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