I Lock My Door Upon Myself

So alone- a depressed introspective lair see the lovely painting by Fernard Khnopff

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/30/2010 4:50:00 AM

Great write for at first I am going oh no not Brian no can't be that he would be depressed..So you got my attention...I will have to look up the painting..Sara

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 4/28/2010 12:23:00 PM

I must go online and find this painting u have written of so beautifully...luv.. "Sweetheart"

Carrie Richards

Date: 4/28/2010 6:59:00 AM

So few words.........describes the reclusive view of art.........love this description in a nutshell.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/28/2010 6:34:00 AM

Good one, Brian, and YES YES< that is the poem. I LOVE that poem, one of my all time favorites from literature study way back in my high school days. the title of it came to me later yesterday and you just confirmed it. That is a man who KNOWS how to use poetry with imagery. Luv, andrea

Skat A

Date: 4/28/2010 3:44:00 AM

Love the painting Mr. Strand, have yourself a good morning,,Irma

Anthony Nutter

Date: 4/28/2010 2:52:00 AM

Excellent write, I will have to check the painting out also. Loneliness can secure and depress more than the strongest bars.

Derrick Burton

Date: 4/28/2010 12:29:00 AM

gottacheck that out.. enjoyed this short powerful poetry.. you paint right? why dont you ever advertise your work too.:) Enjoy your night or day.