Russell Sivey Poet Free verse

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This is poem #10 of my Poetry Portfolio for class.

Poetry Portfolio--My Artwork

You feel that painting exists
Still upon the canvas
But it has lost its luster
When it keeps it growing
Inside yourself
Your heart beats faster
As the painting develops
Into a masterpiece
Of dimensions evolved
Into pieces of life
Shown by the colors upon
The white canvas
Showing where dips an sways
Revolve around the world’s
Only repertoire of truth
Thrust upon life’s grace
Where I see the painting
In my mind’s eye still
Such a grueling chore
Where the paint sends beauty
And laying upon the canvas
A picture of abstract
Proportions to random
Acts of nothingness
Still plays its tune upon
My desires to blend the colors
And bleed the picture
Into what art
Surely means to me

Russell Sivey

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Gregory Richard Barden August 21, 2017 at 5:35 AM Wonderful write, Russell - I am also an artist and first-and-foremost, a songwriter/musician, and there is SO much about the creative process that intersects ALL forms of the artistic endeavors, as this touches on beautifully! Wonderful rhythm and delivery - just gorgeous, My Friend!

Winged Warrior August 20, 2017 at 1:07 PM A very artistic verse my friend...we paint with words...god bless...^WW^

Constance La France August 20, 2017 at 9:42 AM Russell, this is terrific and amazing, well done

Supraja Kannan August 20, 2017 at 8:04 AM Great write...Beautifully done...

Tim Smith August 20, 2017 at 7:42 AM A beautiful depiction...the layers are where the meaning lie.

Vijay Pandit August 20, 2017 at 6:51 AM I can see the painting developing in your mind Russell--well depicted!

Heidi Sands August 20, 2017 at 6:35 AM Hi Russell. Wow!! I pain landscape and wildlife/oil, but I can fully relate to this poem. You have done so well with this creation. I can see it, feel it and very much enjoyed it. I am saving it as a favorite! Thank you for sharing this :)