Mind the Paint

A mind not filled up is just empty space
I'll decorate mine to stay in life's race
With silly string so I'm not too stoic
And badge of courage to help be heroic
A rainbow of colors when I'm feeling just blue
For my wife, some thick paste to stay stuck on you
A bright red heart to remember to love
Wrapped up in mercy that fits like a glove
A Labrador puppy will teach me affection
A compass implanted to show me direction
Scents that are common so I don't be a fool
And measuring stick to follow the rules
Some mathematical facts to say what is true
A river of patience when I don't have a clue
A funny face clown for acting a ham
And people who love me just as I am
So fill up your mind with whatever your taste
A brain not decorated is such a big waste

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 4/9/2018 9:32:00 PM
Yes "A brain not decorated is such a big waste". Beautifully done, Randy. Congrats on a well deserved win.
Login to Reply
Date: 3/22/2018 3:56:00 PM
Congrats on your win. Enjoyed the rhyme and rhythm of things that make life worthwhile.
Login to Reply
Steele Avatar
Randy Steele
Date: 3/22/2018 5:31:00 PM
Thanks, Susan. Appreciate it. Will visit your poems soon. Have a great day.
Date: 3/22/2018 1:25:00 PM
Many congrats Randy what a fabulous rhyme and I have to agree with those final two lines:-) hugs jan xx
Login to Reply
Date: 3/22/2018 11:13:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Randy, great write. :))
Login to Reply
Date: 3/22/2018 10:43:00 AM
Wonderful poem, Randy. You nailed all the important things in life and did it in rhyme (my favorite). This poem is also a fav. Congrats on your win in Viv's contest. Well deserved. Hugs. Janece
Login to Reply
Date: 3/22/2018 7:31:00 AM
COngrats on your placement with this fine write, Randy,and those last two lines should be on Billboards in every town. Thanks for entering. regards, Viv
Login to Reply
Steele Avatar
Randy Steele
Date: 3/22/2018 5:30:00 PM
Thanks, Viv. Really enjoyed the challenge of your theme. A person is what their mind is decorated with. Great contest.
Date: 3/20/2018 6:10:00 PM
Oh Randy, this poem says it all. Have a nice evening my friend.
Login to Reply
De Beaulieu Avatar
Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/21/2018 5:28:00 PM
Also so is your opinion appreciated my friend. Have a nice evening my friend.
Steele Avatar
Randy Steele
Date: 3/20/2018 7:56:00 PM
Thank you, Darlene. Your encouragement is much appreciated.
Get a Premium Membership
Get more exposure for your poetry and more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Reflection on the Important Things

Member Area

My Admin
Profile and Settings
Edit My Poems
Edit My Quotes
Edit My Short Stories
Edit My Articles
My Comments Inboxes
My Comments Outboxes
Soup Mail
Poetry Contests
Contest Results/Status
Followers
Poems of Poets I Follow
Friend Builder

Soup Social

Poetry Forum
New/Upcoming Features
The Wall
Soup Facebook Page
Who is Online
Link to Us

Member Poems

Poems - Top 100 New
Poems - Top 100 All-Time
Poems - Best
Poems - by Topic
Poems - New (All)
Poems - New (PM)
Poems - New by Poet
Poems - Read
Poems - Unread

Member Poets

Poets - Best New
Poets - New
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems Recent
Poets - Top 100 Community
Poets - Top 100 Contest

Famous Poems

Famous Poems - African American
Famous Poems - Best
Famous Poems - Classical
Famous Poems - English
Famous Poems - Haiku
Famous Poems - Love
Famous Poems - Short
Famous Poems - Top 100

Famous Poets

Famous Poets - Living
Famous Poets - Most Popular
Famous Poets - Top 100
Famous Poets - Best
Famous Poets - Women
Famous Poets - African American
Famous Poets - Beat
Famous Poets - Cinquain
Famous Poets - Classical
Famous Poets - English
Famous Poets - Haiku
Famous Poets - Hindi
Famous Poets - Jewish
Famous Poets - Love
Famous Poets - Metaphysical
Famous Poets - Modern
Famous Poets - Punjabi
Famous Poets - Romantic
Famous Poets - Spanish
Famous Poets - Suicidal
Famous Poets - Urdu
Famous Poets - War

Poetry Resources

Anagrams
Bible
Book Store
Character Counter
Cliché Finder
Poetry Clichés
Common Words
Copyright Information
Grammar
Grammar Checker
Homonym
Homophones
How to Write a Poem
Lyrics
Love Poem Generator
New Poetic Forms
Plagiarism Checker
Poetics
Poetry Art
Publishing
Random Word Generator
Spell Checker
Store
What is Good Poetry?
Word Counter