It Started With A Blank Canvas


Empty sheet a blank canvas
and a wall hanging a screen arras
listen to me—share your journey
why didn't you earn to draft a guernsey? 

Igniting the flame
                           as a spark
                           ace me that 
                               initial           
                                word

starting with 
                  embryonic muse
roots grow
              first rhyme 
                         blooms
                                sonnet 
                   maze forms
             moment 
embraced 
         breathing life onto canvas
with poetic words

sprinkle 
      spawn 
             stopple 
                  sizably
    
                                              like 
                                           pregnant
                                          forebearer
                                      As the day nears
                                       It's time to soar 
                                           above the 
                                             wanton
                                               muse

as dreams capture 
          pure emotion
if aurora rituals 
        in the sky above

         monitor 
               muse 
                     mild 
                          muster, and 
                                   materialize

Imbue in a surreal calmness
as we peer to a unique standpoint
staggering shades of the world in this era
no longer hampered by our skills

                                                            we forget 
                                                      well-trodden 
                                                 ways of the 
                                    widespread

we stand still
thrust by our 
artistic urge
we embroider 
a word in our 
daily tapestry
let's roam where
muses roam free
past bounds of our 
intended identity
In this expansive 
sphere of creativity

we create
                 we art &
                           we question

free from societal 
                        constraints
by our souls
                     we discover beauty
In the depths 
                     of our dreams
that we learn its 
                      actual meaning

                                                                                  rise over 
                                                                      routine & 
                                                            prosaic
                                                     crafting 
                                                world of 
                                           whimsical
                                      wonder                
                              on wings

                discovering 
                  dynamic 
                  domains

each brushstroke—each word we write
spice our dreams bestow them smite
we imprint our ideas on white paper
joining dots—not molding scraper

                                    endless potential
                                    world awaits with open arms~
                                    blank canvas beckons

as we walk—our view shifts
deleting clamor, skepticism stumbles
this creation path gives us a voice
unknown paths reveal our options

 in this sacred space
                  we find solace
                                      grace
                                          sense of embrace.

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Date: 2/28/2024 7:45:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! What a creative/wonderful write/ending/shape. I really enjoyed reading this one... Have a blessed day writing away...............
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Date: 2/26/2024 11:16:00 PM
Congratulations master Sotto for your win with a masterly stroke of the pen in a form that allows to "soar above the wanton muse" and "roam where muses roam free past bounds of our intended identity" to embrace "the expansive sphere of creativity." So eloquent and expressive.
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Date: 2/26/2024 12:23:00 PM
Hi Sotto, I must admit I am not a fan of poems formatted this way... it makes it difficult for me to read.. also, I did not understand you fourth line about Guernsey.. The rest of the poem was poetic and written so well.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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Date: 2/23/2024 1:47:00 AM
- A wonderful poem .... creatively set up ... love how you end this poem, Las :) - Best wishes in the contest ... no doubt a winning poem :) - hugs
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Date: 2/22/2024 12:17:00 AM
A Great poet's journey and the wonderful poems he began writing, realizing he could venture into any aspect of life writing breathtaking poetry about any aspect of life he wished to - i started my journey the same way Lasaad, and I was fifteen at the time. We will continue our journey for we always learn, no matter our age . I should post my first poem. This poem you have written so creatively is truly a masterpiece. Keep your pencil sharp and your golden fingers nimble. Blessings my friend Jennifer.
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Date: 2/21/2024 4:26:00 AM
What a creative take on the prompt. No longer a blank canvas but one of that is designed with such creative wordplay and artistic lines flowing with such soulful and heartfelt thoughts in such a clever manner. I really love the way youv formatted the poem. And also how youv written “ as we walk—our view shifts deleting clamor, skepticism stumbles this creation path gives us a voice unknown ” how powerful and profound! The philosophical and introspective depth of this is mindblowing. BOL!
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Date: 2/20/2024 9:34:00 PM
Wow.... Amazing ! You have beautifully penned the progression of your poetic journey from the start of your career as a poet with a sonnet and adding words everyday to your spun tapestry till you have grown into a man of endless potential. "each brushstroke—each word we write spice our dreams bestow them smite we imprint our ideas on white paper joining dots—not molding scraper"... So true. The formating of the poem is ingeniously done. I am sure this will bag a first place. All the Best dear friend.
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Date: 2/20/2024 10:46:00 AM
You really outdid yourself creatively in this one. My head is spinning...
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Date: 2/20/2024 9:36:00 AM
Ingenious poem with imagery and thoughts. Great work.
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Date: 2/20/2024 9:06:00 AM
Loved the way you zigzagged your poem. Incredible the way you used imagery and emotions. Your creativity is great.
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Date: 2/20/2024 6:36:00 AM
Wonderful portrait of your creativity and your poetic prowess, my friend. A fine painting of words deserving of high praise.
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Date: 2/20/2024 3:21:00 AM
Gosh, this is an incredible write, dear Sotto! Your lines made me feel immense emotions with artistic depth, every word has been layered in a way that conveys intricate feelings so effortlessly.. Many parts here made an impactful effect on my heart, compelling me to dive in the thought-provoking essence. Especially, there's a sense of liberty, quintessential essence of moments and life, that I felt in this poem. "crafting world of whimsical wonder on wings","aurora rituals " Absolutely brilliant
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Date: 2/19/2024 6:35:00 PM
Extremely clever SP I love the intriguing way you have "brush stoked " the canvas with your eloquent poem. A delight to read. Ingenious ! Well thought our and presented. All the best wishes from your pal Wen
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Date: 2/19/2024 6:34:00 PM
I like what you did with this free verse poetry, my friend. I could feel your freedom as you let your creativity take control and flowed with it. You had a lot to say, and it flowed well. I also like the way it all came together in comforting close. The blank canvas is a great way to start. Write On! A poet friend in Texas, Bill
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