Six Winged Seraph Patron of Arts

He was flaming when he alighted in my mind
I was horrified, not realizing I had a talent
You have two he informed me
And I am the patron judge of both
I decided to look him up later

Pay attention! He said. 
You are to write; I rolled my eyes.
And paint! He said this with a mean glare.
I was terrified; wondering if I had lost my mind.
Begin! He commanded.

I began to jot scribbles onto a pad. 
He tore them up. Made me begin over and over.
Finally said “Let’s start with painting”.
I was relieved I did not have a single drop of paint.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Rodrigues Avatar
August 15, 2021 at 8:37 PM
Love the angst in those last two lines!
Krutsinger Avatar
August 15, 2021 at 10:41 PM
I love the word angst; I am now pondering how to best use it.
Hankins Avatar
August 14, 2021 at 9:35 PM
Ah, a wise patron you had there, Caren. Saw some more of your work on Facebook today. Incredible. Lively. Spirited. Colorful. Exuberant.....need any more adjectives???
Krutsinger Avatar
August 15, 2021 at 12:11 PM
Hahah! That is fine. I love my stuff now. Difficult to believe now that I was purchasing canvases and paints for my 9 year old granddaughter 7 years ago but would not "waste" one on myself until she BEGGED me to paint with her. Now there is no stopping me.
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