Carol Mitra Poet Free verse

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 July 16, 2022 at 1:00 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 July 16, 2022 at 6:29 PM Thank you dear Sam....the connection is sometimes instant and in this poem it truly was :)

Terrilynn Dubreuil July 16, 2022 at 5:24 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 July 16, 2022 at 6:02 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 July 13, 2022 at 10:39 PM Congratulations on your outstanding poem and your win my dear friend, Carol! Thanks for sharing. God bless you always. Hugs Carol Mitra July 13, 2022 at 11:37 PM Thank you dear Len.....I am glad you liked the poem....Take Care :)

Laura Leiser July 13, 2022 at 12:55 PM I love the unique way you interpreted the portrait, Carol! Beautifully written, as well. Congrats on your win! :)

Craig Cornish July 13, 2022 at 12:31 PM Excellent writing Carol!

Regina Mcintosh July 12, 2022 at 11:56 PM This is wonderful. Love it. Congrats. God bless you. love, Gina

Connie Marcum Wong July 12, 2022 at 5:59 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 July 12, 2022 at 10:53 PM Thanks dear Connie....much appreciated :)