Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

My Art Is At a Standstill

I do not pick up a canvas because I am bereft.
I am idea-less. My good paintings are done.
Why would I want to waste time on bad paintings?
I have not even liked the last two at all.
They took me over three weeks, and I hate them.

I look for a redeeming quality, and it is not there.
I do not like the shape, the subject, or the colors I used.
I have not finished two of them because I do not like them
Enough to finish them.
I do
not
care
if they
are
ever
finished.

Painting was an all-encompassing compulsion for four years.
Am I over it?
God, I hope not.
It was the most relaxing hobby I have ever had.

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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart June 6, 2018 at 9:00 AM I hope not for you too! (I say with a house full of unfinished paintings ;) A painter's trick I don't know if you know... (or if it'll help) Fresh eyes on a painting can be achieved looking at it reversed in a mirror. I hope your muse returns Caren <3 xomo! Caren Krutsinger June 6, 2018 at 1:47 PM I will try the mirror trick.I am pretty desperate.

Ilene Bauer June 5, 2018 at 3:35 PM it sounds very frustrating, caren! i hope you get your painting mojo back soon... Caren Krutsinger June 6, 2018 at 1:47 PM I do too.It is really frustrating.

Gershon Wolf June 5, 2018 at 12:14 PM 'Ars longa,' --- like Tom says, the muse will return. Meanwhile, refresh and recharge. Keep the faith. :) gw

Tom Cunningham June 5, 2018 at 9:58 AM Your painting muse will return im sure Caren, sometimes you need a break to charge your batteries. Tom