Shadows of Snow

Thousands of artists
Standing in line
Dripping their paint
On canvas supine

One leaf at a time
They fall where they may
Creating a blanket
Of floral array

Silently giving
A most brilliant scene
A plethora of colors
For all to be seen

But soon their wonders
Will all fall below
And be only memories
In shadows of snow.

Rockman


I credit Russell Sivey for the last line. I used it in my own way (Shadows In the Snow)with his blessing. Thanks Russell.
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Anglesey Avatar
October 22, 2013 at 6:24 PM
Thousands of artists standing in line Dripping their paint on Canvas supine. Looking out my window they've come to my mountain. Still waiting for the shadows in the snow :)
Dunn Avatar
March 20, 2013 at 10:08 AM
Not a bad write pretty cool idea I like the last lines the best very.
Parker Avatar
September 26, 2012 at 7:28 AM
Art does truly mimic nature's ebb and flow. You nicely spliced the two together. Enjoyed your well-crafted poem!
Wesley Avatar
August 31, 2012 at 5:40 PM
So many beautiful words topaint your canvas with, each leaf a color, a scent and all together dancing till autumn is over. I love it! :)
Bauer Avatar
August 23, 2012 at 6:17 PM
really nice! i love the way this sounds aloud. wonderful title and last line, too!
Parker Avatar
August 23, 2012 at 9:31 AM
Nice metaphorical description of artistic meaning. Not only the quality of paints fading over time, but the depth of meaning is also interpeted away! Good description of art revisionism! Enjoyed your free-flowing, rhyme-scheme as well.
Sivey Avatar
August 23, 2012 at 6:36 AM
This is a beautiful write, simply beautiful write! I really enjoyed reading this poem this morning, it was a pure delight to read! You sure did capture what a painter would have within his soul! I truly love how you used the line, "In shadows of snow", very nicely done! Great Work!!
Andresen Avatar
August 23, 2012 at 4:25 AM
A very, very good poem Rockman - well done. - Have a nice day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Cayton Avatar
August 23, 2012 at 2:08 AM
what exceelnt flow and rhythm to this piece, it has meter and rhyme! Just enjoyed this, this morning!!!! Cindy
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