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Temporal Shades

In temporal shades of pastel hue
abides a subject on debut.
Upon his brow the pencil bled,
sketching life through words unsaid,
etching strife through hints of blue.

I softly let the lines imbue
then gaze upon its stoic view.
His pose portrays the life he led 
in temporal shades.

Each stroke unveils, in form anew,
the toll within a world askew,
one weary soul, one tangled thread,
sketching life through words unsaid
to simply do what artists do
in temporal shades.

Copyright © Mark Massey | Year Posted 2022

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Thaddeus Chauvin Date: 11/25/2022 2:55:00 PM Great one. Login to Reply

Chinedum Ekwobi Date: 11/23/2022 8:36:00 AM Art and Literature are basically Pencil and Pen, from Man snatching the same pain but discharging the same luminous creative job. Login to Reply

Sam Kauffman Date: 7/16/2022 12:52:00 PM Wonderful use of words and metaphor Mark. Congratulations on your win! Login to Reply

Terrilynn Dubreuil Date: 7/16/2022 5:19:00 AM Mark, Thank you for this insightful response to my painting. I am glad that Craig shared it's fascinating to know how my art affects others .. Poetry is a beautiful response. Especially this: ach stroke unveils, in form anew, the toll within a world askew, one weary soul, one tangled thread, sketching life through words unsaid ~Terrilynn, TravelingArtist Login to Reply

Craig Cornish Date: 7/13/2022 12:30:00 PM I struggled with this being first - for good reason! Login to Reply

Carol Mitra Date: 7/12/2022 11:14:00 PM Amazing write dear Mark....Congrats on your top win :) Login to Reply

Laura Leiser Date: 7/12/2022 7:41:00 PM A most powerful and finely crafted poem, Mark. Excellent, as usual..congrats on your win! (Plus a fave!) Login to Reply

Valsa George Date: 7/12/2022 7:30:00 PM Amazing poetry ! I have recently come across a poet of great dimensions with the Marathon mile contest ! That's Mark Massey.... I am indeed a fan of your poems ! Congratulations Mark on your great win! I missed seeing this poem as POTD.... Belated congratulations on that too... Login to Reply

Susan Woodrow Date: 7/12/2022 6:58:00 PM This was my fave of the winners … such a beautiful rondeau that goes so well with the painting and the refrain is spot on! :) Login to Reply

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 6/8/2022 12:52:00 PM Your poem is simply outstanding Mark. You have captured his essence with your words adding even more depth to the painting. Congratulations on a very deserving POTD! I am Faving this gem. Blessings xxoo Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/12/2022 5:56:00 PM Congratulations on your Second placement Mark. I knew this one would be at the top. Blessings xxoo

Brandy Nicole Date: 6/6/2022 9:06:00 PM "to simply do what artists do, we paint "in temporal shades of pastel hue." I completely agree, and you have created a masterpiece. Poetry is art in Motion, and you are an Artist. Congratulations Mark, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. ~ Brandy Login to Reply Mark Massey Date: 6/7/2022 5:00:00 AM Thanks Brandy

Kim Rodrigues Date: 6/6/2022 3:23:00 PM Wonderful! Congratulations on POTD! Login to Reply Mark Massey Date: 6/6/2022 5:43:00 PM Thanks Kim

Paula Goldsmith Date: 6/6/2022 11:56:00 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. A lovely write. Have a blessed day writing away................ Login to Reply Mark Massey Date: 6/6/2022 5:43:00 PM Thank you Paula

Sam Kauffman Date: 6/6/2022 11:32:00 AM Mark, wonderful rondeau. This is a dance of potent images, wonderful word choice and powerful depth - a real winner and a piece of verbal art on display! Congratulations on your POTD - a very special honor for a uniquely special poem. Blessings to you. Login to Reply Mark Massey Date: 6/6/2022 5:44:00 PM Sincere Thanks Sam

Constance La France Date: 6/6/2022 10:14:00 AM Mark, lovely poem and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, blessings ~Constance Login to Reply Mark Massey Date: 6/6/2022 5:44:00 PM Thanks Constance!

L Milton Hankins Date: 6/6/2022 8:15:00 AM A beautiful poem rich in imagery, Mark. So happy for your P.O.T.D. Congratulations! Login to Reply Mark Massey Date: 6/6/2022 9:22:00 AM Actually, thanks again Milton!! Mark Massey Date: 6/6/2022 9:14:00 AM Thanks you Milton

John Lawless Date: 6/6/2022 8:14:00 AM This is, as we say in Beantown, WICKED PISSA!!!! Great job on the, IMHO, very difficult rondeau form. The flow, the repetition, and the impact of its intensity ....well.....just....WOW....WICKED GOOD Login to Reply Mark Massey Date: 6/6/2022 9:15:00 AM Thank you John, great comment!

Bill Baker Date: 6/6/2022 7:42:00 AM Wonderful imagery, Mark. Congratulations on your POTD honor. Enjoy your special day! Bill Login to Reply Mark Massey Date: 6/6/2022 9:15:00 AM Thank you Bill

Joseph May Date: 6/6/2022 6:58:00 AM Very nicely crafted. Congrats on POTD Login to Reply Mark Massey Date: 6/6/2022 9:15:00 AM Thank you Joseph

Christuraj Alex Date: 6/6/2022 6:26:00 AM This is on the pastel, I believe. Beautiful word painting on the painting. That painting, indeed, speaks volumes. Your word painting speak many more volumes. Congratulations! Login to Reply Mark Massey Date: 6/6/2022 9:16:00 AM Thank you for the wonderful comment

Heidi Sands Date: 6/6/2022 5:41:00 AM Congratulations for POTD Mark! Enjoy :) Login to Reply Mark Massey Date: 6/6/2022 9:22:00 AM I meant to say thanks again Heidi!!! Mark Massey Date: 6/6/2022 9:16:00 AM Thank you Heidi

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 6/6/2022 5:16:00 AM Beautiful, a piece of art in its own right. Congratulations on POTD Mark. Have a wonderful day! xomo Login to Reply Mark Massey Date: 6/6/2022 9:17:00 AM Thank you for the great comment, and you have a wonderful day as well.

Paulette Calasibetta Date: 6/6/2022 5:06:00 AM Congratulations on your POTD! A work of ART! :)Paulette Login to Reply Mark Massey Date: 6/6/2022 9:17:00 AM Thank you Paulette

Jeff Kyser Date: 6/6/2022 4:00:00 AM Very nice indeed. Congrats on your POTD Login to Reply Mark Massey Date: 6/6/2022 9:17:00 AM Thanks Jeff!

Jenna Logan Date: 6/6/2022 3:33:00 AM Another art form created with a hand... "sketching life through words unsaid." My favorite line is, 'one weary soul, one tangled thread." Here is a laudable poem, praiseworthy of potd. Congratulations, Mark. Login to Reply Mark Massey Date: 6/6/2022 9:18:00 AM Thank you for the wonderful comments Jenna.

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