Meraki-I'M An Artisan Beauty

With each brush  s t r o k e  I sigh with pride,
         for on my canvas, I have nothing to hide-
A silhouette of a man who loves me so, 
   embracing all possibilities I hold inside. 
It’s the contour of life, it’s the  f l o w,
               I’m an ARTISAN BEAUTY that can’t let go. 

          I pour all my instincts and paint with passion,
so that each masterpiece speaks of compassion-
                 Fabricating a perfect picture with zeal, 
I lose all my inhibitions and my ration.
I just can’t explain how I internally feel-
     Oh, this  c o m p l e t e n e s s  is so tenderly real. 

A graceful outline of my daughter so pure, 
             or a painting of all the pain I’ve had to endure-
Hues of colors creating a  k a l e i d o s c o p e, 
    shades of a rainbow that brings allure.
I cast all my cares and hold onto my hope,
         so that in my anguish I may learn to  c o p e. 

Infatuated with landscapes and illustrations, 
         maybe of this God-given miraculous creation-
Scenery of mountains and a  s u n s e t  in the sky,
                  brings me such a satisfying sensation.
I feel as if I can  s o a r  like an eagle and fly, 
       as I whisper all my anxiety goodbye. 

         When my hand’s technique knows its part, 
I can say I’ve  p a i n t e d  from the heart,
              and with each proficient artwork I originate, 
I know that with my pigments I cannot part. 
It must be my destiny, my born fate-
                                           I’m an ARTISAN BEAUTY that can create.


Meraki
Silent One
November 30, 2017
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Gauthier Avatar
May 6, 2018 at 1:00 AM
Belated congrats on this fine win, Laura.
Roper Avatar
December 24, 2017 at 11:26 PM
Laura, congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve ~`*
Gupta Avatar
December 24, 2017 at 6:23 AM
Indeed you write and paint from the heart ... This is a beautiful poem ... Congratulations on your nice win ...
Pandit Avatar
December 24, 2017 at 5:43 AM
You are a gifted poet Laura..and a gifted painter..congrats on a well deserved win.
Dietrich Avatar
December 23, 2017 at 7:39 PM
gosh, Laura, how did I ever miss it that you were into painting?? I bet I have read poems of yours mentioning it before but I have a short memory. Anyway, great meraki and great win!! Congrats and merry christmas!!
Callus Avatar
December 23, 2017 at 10:29 AM
This is very beautiful, Laura! One can feel the passion and love that go into your work. ~ Congratulations on your high placement. Warm regards // paul
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December 23, 2017 at 10:17 AM
Congrats on your win, Luloo! Janice
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December 22, 2017 at 5:43 AM
Congratulations Laura on your win.
Scars Avatar
December 23, 2017 at 10:01 AM
thank you dear Subimal :)-luloo
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December 21, 2017 at 10:05 PM
Sweeping beautiful penning, just gorgeous. Congratulations on your win :) xomo!
Scars Avatar
December 23, 2017 at 10:00 AM
thank you sweet Maureen :)-luloo
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December 21, 2017 at 4:57 PM
Hi Laura, It was my pleasure to read about your passion. Congrats on your fine win:-) Alexis
Scars Avatar
December 23, 2017 at 10:00 AM
many thanks sweet Alexis, you too!!! : )-luloo
One Avatar
December 21, 2017 at 2:51 PM
You have so many passions and so many talents, you must be amazing at this.. well written Luloo.. Congratulations on your placement in the meraki contest..
Scars Avatar
December 23, 2017 at 10:00 AM
thank you sweet Silent One for my awesome placement! Be blessed always :) -lullooo
Gondolf Avatar
November 30, 2017 at 10:36 AM
Laura, this is a beautifully written poem with so much imagery. I really enjoyed reading it this morning. John
Scars Avatar
December 23, 2017 at 9:59 AM
thank you sweet John :)-luloo
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