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It Started With A Blank Canvas

With a canvas so blank, pristine and pure, 
In every fleeting thought, allure does endure. 
Failed to paint love, no tales to unveil, 
An empty enchantment, a lingering spell.

In Monet's embrace, a figure I mold, 
Beneath cherry blossoms, a story unfolds. 
Yet scorned by imagination's cruel hand, 
Portrait mastery I seek, grand and unplanned.

Then the canvas whispered, a silent plea, 
"Fill me with stories, set them free. 
Let your emotions dance and play, 
Create a masterpiece, in your own way."

A splash of blue, like the open sky, 
A dash of green, where meadows lie. 
Bold strokes of red, a passionate fire, 
Blending hues, creating desire.

Each stroke a journey, a chapter untold, 
A symphony of colors, a tale to unfold. 
Mountains rise, rivers flow, 
In the canvas' embrace, stories grow.


Sunsets painted in hues of gold, 
Moonlit nights, mysterious and bold. 
Whispers of wind in the painted trees, 
The canvas alive with the artist's ease.

Whispers of art within, the painter's spirit set free, 
Nature's tableau unfurls in strokes, a vibrant theme. 
Trees, seagulls, ducks, mountains, lake, and mirage, 
Treasures of my heart now rest in the garage.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Andresen Avatar
February 29, 2024 at 3:17 AM
- Back with a well deserved congratulations, Jay :) - hugs
Goldsmith Avatar
February 27, 2024 at 6:46 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. What a pretty picture. I love Monet's work. Have a blessed day writing away...............
Guptar Avatar
February 26, 2024 at 11:21 PM
Congratulations for your top placement in this contest with a marvelous write with lovely rhymes and a flowing rhythm.
Volumes Avatar
February 26, 2024 at 3:42 PM
Congrats my friend, a well earned 1st place. Best wishes from Wen
One Avatar
February 26, 2024 at 12:00 PM
In its exploration of creativity, passion, and the transformative power of art, your poem resonates deeply, inviting readers to ponder the boundless possibilities that lie within the blank canvas of their own lives... Congratulations on your first place in the contest..
Kendrick Avatar
February 23, 2024 at 2:33 PM
Sad ending. It would be nice to have them being enjoyed by someone who would put them on a wall. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. Sara K
George Avatar
February 22, 2024 at 7:44 PM
This is a beautiful poem so true to every detail. Besides being a poet, I understand that you are a painter too. The lovely use of rhyme and the smooth flow make it an outstanding poem. Into my FAVE
Baker Avatar
February 22, 2024 at 2:45 PM
A FAV for my list, Jay, and a good entry for the contest. There is a nice rhythm as I read your poem and quite a surprise closing line and that outcome will resonate with many artist/painters that read your poem, my friend. Bill
Dietrich Avatar
February 22, 2024 at 1:40 PM
very lovely one, Jay. I bet it will do well in the contest.
Rodgers Avatar
February 22, 2024 at 11:12 AM
Dear Jay, Your poem beautifully captures the transformative journey of creation and self-discovery. The metaphor of the blank canvas becoming a vessel for stories and emotions is truly enchanting. Your words, from cherry blossoms to moonlit nights, brings the canvas to life, and the rhythm of your verses mimics the rhythmic strokes of an artist's brush. It's a masterpiece of words, blending the tangible and the abstract. A poetic voyage into the heart of artistry. - Blessings, Daniel
Andresen Avatar
February 22, 2024 at 9:57 AM
- I imagine this is your own painting, Jay ... (JPN is the signature?) ... "Treasures" of your heart ... don't leave it in the garage - Each stroke gives peace of mind :) - Lovely poem :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
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