It Started with a Blank Canvas

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                                   It Started with a Blank Canvas

                                 At the start stood a blank canvas
                                In the womb of stark nothingness;
                                 The greatest Artist first drew out
                                From the depth of deep emptiness
                                 The pictures of heaven and earth
                                 Shrouded in depressive darkness.

                                    To lift the veil from the canvas,
                                 With His smart and dexterous skill
                               He spread the beam of light thereon
                                       In a spirit full of goodwill
                                   And to raise the canvas` delight
                                   He pitched the sky above waters.

                                    To enhance the canvas` beauty
                                The Artist sketched out the dry land
                                    Painted in fruit trees, greenery
                                  And vegetation found in dreams
                                   With birds flying across the sky,
                            The moon and stars veiled by sunbeams.

                                 With colourful brush, He scattered 
                                  Moving creatures on the dry land
                                   Swimming bodies on blue water
                                        And in a wonderful garden
                                       At the centre of the canvas
                                  Penciled the seeds of primal man.

                                This wondrous work of art, indeed,
                                      Was crafted as an artistry,
                                      Not as a fun, but as a feat
                                       Of fondness for humanity,
                                        As a distinctive tapestry
                                     With the loveliest imagery.

                                   This painting of the universe
                            With stars, the sky and the moonlight,
                                With rivers, lakes and the forest,
                             With oceans, waves and the sunlight,
                             With hills, mountains and waterfalls
                          Was all wrapped in wondrous snowballs.

                                   This unique work of tapestry
                               With divine thoughts and messages
                                        Transmitted to humanity
                                  By the Artist through long ages
                                       Remains living testimony
                                     Of divine glory and beauty.

                                 Yet, how many His art cherish!
                                  How many His canvas relish!
                                   How many His feat admire!
                               How many His thoughts inspire!
                               How many His words do follow!
                              How many`re moved by His halo!
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February 27, 2024 at 7:07 AM
Back with hearty congratulations on your contest win my friend.
Guptar Avatar
February 27, 2024 at 8:12 AM
Thanks again master for your kind words despite your very busy schedule. Wish you a very fruitful day.
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February 26, 2024 at 12:22 PM
A clever take on the contest a very religious one also, i think those who believe in God will appreciate this one.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Guptar Avatar
February 27, 2024 at 2:47 AM
Thank you Silent One for my placement in your contest and for your positive comments which are well appreciated. May the Lord bless you with shining health.
Poet Avatar
February 24, 2024 at 2:02 PM
Your poem "It Started with a Blank Canvas" is about the creation of the universe and humanity by a divine Artist. The language of the poem is rich and descriptive, using vivid imagery to convey the beauty and complexity of the creation process. The word choice is carefully selected to evoke a sense of wonder and awe, with phrases like "the depth of deep emptiness," "spread the beam of light," and "wondrous snowballs" painting a vivid picture of your work. BOL with the contest
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February 24, 2024 at 10:54 PM
Thank you master Sotto for visiting my page and for your incisive comments, which touch the depth of my heart. You are one of those who do appreciate the creation of the Divine Artist as of the write from a modest pen.Wish you nice reading and a contemplative weekend.
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