Living Canvas

It begins as a blank canvas
Where I begin my life's work
Each thought I imagined
Every experience I gained
Evolving with each move
Bold colours and textures
Forming together at once
In front of my very eyes
A new painting is created
My journey with a view
Canvas that tells a story
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Lamoureux Avatar
November 7, 2012 at 6:37 PM
There is something so freeing about a blank canvas with it's endless possibilities. I like your poem Shaz. Did you receive my response to your Soup mail? Take care , Rick
Lane Avatar
October 6, 2012 at 9:24 AM
Great write! That's the beauty of art, every piece tells a story! Thank you
Cheesman Avatar
October 7, 2012 at 7:27 AM
Hey Chris...yes u r so right, every piece does have a story. Thank you for stopping by - shaz
Kearley Avatar
October 1, 2012 at 1:42 PM
It makes me want to paint! Nice... :o)
Cheesman Avatar
October 7, 2012 at 7:28 AM
Aaaw well thats a good thing :)
Ink-U-Script Avatar
October 1, 2012 at 5:39 AM
Excellent piece of poetry (Art)...Each day we create a new painting..its up to us whether or not we want to display it..hugs
Cheesman Avatar
October 7, 2012 at 7:28 AM
Hey Pace - thanku muchly - hugs - Shaz
Moore Avatar
September 30, 2012 at 3:15 AM
Very nice...I like your symbolism. Sometimes, I wish I had another blank canvas and could begin again....Holly Moore
Cheesman Avatar
October 7, 2012 at 7:29 AM
yes that thought has crossed my mind too sometimes :) - Shaz
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