Nature the Artist

Where nature the artist has dipped her brush
A myriad of shapes and colours I see,
I cannot but be touched by the beauty
Of life’s canvas spread out before me.

Trees decked out in greens and yellows,
Crowning glories framed against a sky
Of soft pastel blue/pink colour wash
With small patch of cloud scudding by.

As I look out now over the river
I see the water ripple in gentle flow.
Soon we will be in the heart of London
So I’ll enjoy this peace now then watch it go.....

Horns beeping.
Fists shaking.
Cursing under breath.

Cars dodging,
Heart thumping.
Dicing with death.

People scurrying,
Pushing,squashing,
Hot stifling air.

Buildings crowding.
Noise deafening,
Hubbub everywhere.
And yet.....

Trees on the pavement,flowers in a window box,
There in the midst of the cities din
Are subtle traces of nature the artist.
Bringing me back to myself and that peace within.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Proxenos Avatar
August 9, 2018 at 9:05 AM
sorry Sylvia using a new key board sure you know what I mean
Proxenos Avatar
August 9, 2018 at 8:45 AM
Hi Sylvia lovely beat in London CBD Reminds me of us my last trip. Enjoy you poem a lot. Regards, Jenny
B. Avatar
August 5, 2018 at 8:14 AM
A beautiful rhyme, Sylvia.. Your words flow so wonderfully.. A pleasure to read!! Blessings to you!
Capitano Avatar
August 2, 2018 at 4:10 AM
Yes the contrast adds depth to the natural beauty you describe. Well done.
Wanter Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 6:32 PM
I just love your contrasts. I am a hobby-painter, and I also appreciate your own appreciation of what you see in nature.
Densham Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 4:55 AM
NIce journey from naturally peaceful to hectic to transplanted peaceful. Captures a delightful, familiar and ironic story of our times. Nicely done. Thanks.
Krutsinger Avatar
July 8, 2018 at 7:19 PM
Sylvia, I am delighting in this poem and it is a favorite. It expresses exactly why I had to live in the country; which I decided when I was seven years old. The towns and cities do not fill my artist heart.
Nicole Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 11:59 PM
You have painted such a beautiful picture with your words. Simply breathtaking in every way. :) Brandy
Coulstock Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 8:40 AM
Considering your enormous skill from you this is praise indeed. Thank you. June x
Wolf Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 11:20 PM
Very nice contrast -- so sharp, so jarring, … so TRUE! Well-done! :) Gershon
Man Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 9:36 PM
Love this write, SYLVIA!
Coulstock Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 8:29 AM
Bless you for your appreciation of this.June x
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