Paint Her

There stands the painter upon his hill
His wife is gone but not his skill

On each and every rainy day
He hunkers down for an outdoor stay

A woodpile serves him as his chair 
From which he casts his longing stare

Slowly the brush does touch the paint
As he pictures his departed saint 

Quickening strokes all each knowing
His eyes now closed the paint a flowing

The colors before him come to life
The strokes reveal his teary wife
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Ashley Avatar
January 26, 2023 at 5:07 PM
Dear Jerry, the sad beauty of your poem reaches the depths of my heart. A lovely, melancholy portrait of lost love painted by your gifted poetic pen. Congratulations for your excellent win in Brian's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Hackett Avatar
January 27, 2023 at 12:41 AM
Thanks for the kind words
Gauthier Avatar
October 21, 2018 at 8:49 PM
Lovely, Jerry. Congrats on your top win.
Hackett Avatar
October 25, 2018 at 3:26 AM
Thanks Line
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 20, 2018 at 3:40 PM
I love this heartfelt moving piece Jerry. Congratulations on your first placement!
Hackett Avatar
October 20, 2018 at 4:32 PM
Thanks a bunch, I just hope it doesn't rain tomorrow
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