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Pastel Sadness

I caught him staring at me From the corner of my eyes I turned to a cloud’s mist His eyes had a grey pastel sadness A white fog had drifted downwards And covered his weather beaten face A light vapour seemed to seep Through his portrait, a sadness That even Atlas could not lift His misery seeped out and Took hold of me, I looked away But I had already painted myself In his shades of grey, my eyes filled Courtouring away my pain Colours had no place here today! 7.6.22 Sponsor: Craig Cornish Contest Name: The Pastel

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/16/2022 1:00:00 PM

Carol, you have expressed a deeply probing connection and relationship with the enchantment of this artwork on you! Wonderful perception. Congratulations. Blessings.

Carol Mitra
Date: 7/16/2022 6:29:00 PM

Thank you dear Sam....the connection is sometimes instant and in this poem it truly was :)

Terrilynn Dubreuil

Date: 7/16/2022 5:24:00 AM

Carol, I especially love this: "His misery seeped out and Took hold of me, I looked away But I had already painted myself In his shades of grey, ... " In response to my painting .. to have another soul look into my art and express their response back through theirs is wonderful. Thank you. And thanks to Craig for sharing my painting. Terrilynn, TravelingArtista

Carol Mitra
Date: 7/16/2022 6:02:00 AM

Dear Artist....this indeed was a soul connection....Thank you for connecting and thanks to Craig my fellow poet for giving me this opportunity to express myself....Indeed a great honour:)

Len Gasun

Date: 7/13/2022 10:39:00 PM

Congratulations on your outstanding poem and your win my dear friend, Carol! Thanks for sharing. God bless you always. Hugs

Carol Mitra
Date: 7/13/2022 11:37:00 PM

Thank you dear Len.....I am glad you liked the poem....Take Care :)

Laura Leiser

Date: 7/13/2022 12:55:00 PM

I love the unique way you interpreted the portrait, Carol! Beautifully written, as well. Congrats on your win! :)

Craig Cornish

Date: 7/13/2022 12:31:00 PM

Excellent writing Carol!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 7/12/2022 11:56:00 PM

This is wonderful. Love it. Congrats. God bless you. love, Gina

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/12/2022 5:59:00 PM

Your poem and the feelings you convey are simply excellent. I am Faving this gem. Congratulations on your well deserved podium win Carol. Blessings xxoo

Carol Mitra
Date: 7/12/2022 10:53:00 PM

Thanks dear Connie....much appreciated :)