Paint the World

Brush in hand,I lay my plan,
Start from the sea,then paint the land,
From the sea I take the blue,
Paint it crystal,you can see right through,
Take the blue and paint the breeze,
Rain-bow for flowers,orange for trees,
Erase the brown from the earth,
Wave my brush,clean cloths,white dirt,
Painted all disasters, brightest red,
Better satellite imagery trying to minimize the dead,
Tone down Mr Sun,a lighter shade of yellow,
Soothing his anger,now he's a jolly fellow,
Pink glows,north,east,south or west,
Lovers staring at the moon,feel the gentleness,
My paint,my brush,my colours sway,
Painting this world,each and every day...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Veetil Avatar
November 30, 2012 at 11:49 AM
The 'white dirt',satellite imagery',the waves , the glows ,....all too good .I am really inspired by ur creativity ...thanks a lot for stopping by my poem....waiting for more of similar talent. Mehnaz
Palmer Avatar
November 30, 2012 at 12:17 PM
thank you very much Mehnaz,continue reading
Cayton Avatar
September 5, 2012 at 2:59 PM
Enjoyed your penmarks and brush strokes... Cindy
Palmer Avatar
September 5, 2012 at 4:58 PM
thank you Cindy
Roberts Avatar
September 3, 2012 at 10:26 AM
lovely piece Richard, great imagery
Palmer Avatar
September 3, 2012 at 10:28 AM
think so too,thanks much Francine
Holst Avatar
August 13, 2012 at 11:50 PM
That is so beautiful Richard :)
Palmer Avatar
August 14, 2012 at 5:20 AM
thanks Belynda oxox
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August 12, 2012 at 11:08 AM
Truly, one of the best colour poems I have read. I wonder, do you paint? apart from doing so in words, I mean. Archontoula
Palmer Avatar
August 12, 2012 at 3:17 PM
a little,thanks AA
Atry Avatar
July 27, 2012 at 4:46 PM
You have a serene spirit when you write.It looks like your smile in your photo. You painted a beauitul landscape! I enjoyed it tremendously! Brenda Atry
Palmer Avatar
July 28, 2012 at 7:55 AM
thanks Brenda
Gooden Avatar
July 25, 2012 at 4:02 PM
Rich, this is an amazing poem. Love, Sherese
Palmer Avatar
July 25, 2012 at 4:39 PM
thanks much Sherese
Castro Avatar
July 23, 2012 at 6:40 PM
Nice poem made me smile
Palmer Avatar
July 23, 2012 at 7:24 PM
thanks Carmen,keep smiling
Johnson Avatar
July 23, 2012 at 4:02 PM
It's nice to know the world is so beautiful in some peoples souls. This is unique and wonderful. Enjoyed very much.
Palmer Avatar
July 23, 2012 at 5:26 PM
thank you Robert
Debole Avatar
July 22, 2012 at 8:12 PM
Richard - This is a favorite poem of mine. Like the rhythm of your words, and what you are saying. This was uplifting to read! - Gail
Palmer Avatar
July 23, 2012 at 2:48 PM
thanks much Gail
Guzzi Avatar
July 22, 2012 at 12:21 PM
A lively piece makes me want to waltz! Light & Love
Palmer Avatar
July 23, 2012 at 2:48 PM
hold my hand,lol,thanks Debbie
Scripca Avatar
July 22, 2012 at 2:01 AM
.... and what an artist you are!!! You have a lucky easel. Keep on painting with words!!!
Palmer Avatar
July 23, 2012 at 2:47 PM
thanks much Iolanda
Song Avatar
July 21, 2012 at 11:14 PM
Soup mail, Richard...u can paint me a picture ANY TIME! Spell bounding write. g.
Palmer Avatar
July 21, 2012 at 11:41 PM
ok Gwen,thanks much
Nair Avatar
July 21, 2012 at 9:20 PM
Looks like you are a painter. You went about it like when one wants to paint a pic. Super job. Thnx for sharing and for your visit..:) Jag
Palmer Avatar
July 21, 2012 at 10:56 PM
I can do a little painting but writing is my passion,thanks Jag
Yamin Avatar
July 21, 2012 at 6:27 PM
An amazing write, Richard. The thought is original and awe inspiring. I love the poem. I recommend that you read my poem The Paint Brush. I'll surely benefit from your comments. Thanks Richard also for reading my poem and your kind comments. -Mohammad
Palmer Avatar
July 21, 2012 at 10:54 PM
thanks Mohammad,great minds
Greenlee Avatar
July 21, 2012 at 10:33 AM
I am in love with your take,breathe taking.Thanks for stopping in love,good luck,and have a great afternoon~
Palmer Avatar
July 21, 2012 at 12:28 PM
same to you Kacey,thanks much
Kearley Avatar
July 20, 2012 at 10:23 PM
Alright!..Another beautiful world for me to see. I really dig the whole brush in hand part of it...I felt like I was looking at a painting as I read it..Very nice!
Palmer Avatar
July 21, 2012 at 12:28 PM
thanks Dan,love the comment
Singleton Avatar
July 20, 2012 at 10:02 PM
Wow i love this beautiful colorful write, well done Richard :)
Palmer Avatar
July 21, 2012 at 12:27 PM
love your colourful comment,thanks Kerry
Wellington Avatar
July 20, 2012 at 8:06 PM
Hey hey, glad you pointed me to this one my friend...keep the brush working and make someone's life brighter. Thanks for your visit and comments. One love. Joy Wells.
Palmer Avatar
July 21, 2012 at 12:26 PM
thanks Joy love when you visit
Sanderson Avatar
July 20, 2012 at 3:53 PM
Your world so vivid, crystaled blue I see your truth the brush has left on you and a world I want to b.
Palmer Avatar
July 21, 2012 at 12:25 PM
the garden of R N' C,lol,thanks Carma
Dietrich Avatar
July 20, 2012 at 11:45 AM
This is great, Richard!! I am really enjoying all the different poets' take on how they paint their world. We are all as varied as the color spectrum!
Palmer Avatar
July 21, 2012 at 12:24 PM
Yes we express ourselves differently,thanks Andrea
Gorelick Avatar
July 20, 2012 at 10:55 AM
AAhhh, sweet..good work. BG
Palmer Avatar
July 21, 2012 at 12:23 PM
thanks BG
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