Maria Williams Poet Ballad

The Colour That Defies - La couleur de tes yeux

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The ballad of a French artist who longs to paint the indescribable—the beautiful delicate, elusive hues of his sightless Lover’s eyes as he endeavours to describe them to her. Haunted by her eyes in the many hues of nature, he’s exasperated that his every brush stroke defies all his attempts to capture their essence.  Can he ever capture the beauty of her eyes on his canvas?

How does one describe, to a sightless Lover the beautiful colour of her eyes shifting hues and paint them. It makes me realise how fortunate we sighted people are to be able to see.  Though, perhaps the sightless have developed that 'Third Eye'.

 
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The Colour That Defies - La couleur de tes yeux.

LYRICS
I see beyond green treetops
an emerald that makes me sigh
I see beyond the cotton clouds
a cobalt that sends me high

I see beyond a storm-lit wave
a mercury gleam drift by
I see beyond the blackened dusk
an onyx peint dans le ciel
painted in the sky

But I see beyond and never find
the colour that defies
The only one I cannot paint
The one that makes me cry

I see beyond and never find
la couleur de tes yeux
the colour of your eyes

I see beyond the autumn leaves
a burnished gold I can't deny
I see beyond the twilight mist
a violet, soft yet spry
I see beyond and never find
la couleur de tes yeux
the color of your eyes

I try to shape it, trace its light
mix the shades, but they're not right
mon amour, couleur perdue
no pigments hold, what I pursue

I see beyond your sightless eyes
no hue no brush can justify
the only one I cannot name
the one that makes me cry

I see beyond and never find
la couleur de tes yeux
The colour of your eyes

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FJ Thomas July 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM Maria, how very beautiful. So sad in it's yearning. I would never presume to describe a sight to one who has never seen. Years ago I considered hosting a contest where one had to describe the colors of a scene by using textures. But my thoughts spiraled, and I didn't like the direction, and presumptuousness, some may have attached to it. I would never presume to think I understood what it is to not see, hear, etc. But these words are touching, full of love... timeless

Kim Rodrigues April 11, 2025 at 11:46 AM the only one I cannot name the one that makes me cry…love this poem very much! Fave!

Jennifer Proxenos March 29, 2025 at 10:16 PM Eyes talk to us. The mood of an eye can swing from love to thinking of memories, or concerns of if your loved one is just making you feel good that day. For the artist. It is difficult to capture entirely, for even the weather can change both the colour and the mood la couleur de tes yeux. A fragile passionate, haunting search to describe his lovers eyes. I love the french words and phrases, they tickle my memory. Tres bien mon mie. L'AMOUR GALORE TO YOU DEAR POETESS.à. Jennifer Maria Williams March 31, 2025 at 8:42 PM Thank you for your kind and insightful comment Jennifer - So glad you liked the video - HugsMaria

Silent One March 18, 2025 at 7:10 AM I have to admit the eyes are a beautiful thing as they are the window to your soul... so a rare and unique colour is always beautiful.. This is a lovely and sensual poem and the video has been made really well with intoxicating eyes.. Ron has done wonders on this one.. Do you every give the young chap any rest? His finger and eyes must be so tired... Peace and Blessings... Maria Williams March 18, 2025 at 8:45 PM He knows its good for his Soul. lol. Thanks for the visit and comment. As I told Daniel in the below commentI feel that the Soul has its own colour, a hue beyond sight, a vibration rather than pigment.An unnamed glow, felt more than seen, like the warmth of a memory. Thats what I was going for in my lyrics. Its the colour that denied the artist...Hugs

Valsa George March 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM Hi Maria, this has literally made me cry. How heart stirring and breath taking. We never realize what a great gift we enjoy through our eyesight. Once we are deprived of this eyesight, to what abysmal pit of darkness we will be falling. The man wants to paint the color of his blind beloved's eyes. But he cannot, as he hasn't seen it. He wonders if it has the color of the emerald beyond tree tops or the cobalt he sees beyond cotton clouds. He has no idea and he laments over his incapability. Amazing poem with its haunting melody and its beautiful video recording. Maria Williams March 11, 2025 at 10:43 PM My dear Valsa, it's such a pleasure seeing your encouraging comment on my page. I'm so happy it resonated with you. A slight correction however, please read my comment to Daniel below. The artist's lover, who has beautiful eyes that defies all his attempts to explain changing hues to her and he is frustrated that he cannot reproduce the colour of her eyes on Canvas. I think he succeeded in the end. Hugs Maria

Daniel Henry Rodgers March 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM Dear Maria, This is breathtaking video and words and a great melody enveloped in color, longing, and the ache of the unattainable. I loved how each shade, each brushstroke builds toward something just out of reach, making the emotion even more powerful. Hauntingly beautiful. Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel Maria Williams March 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM My dear Daniel, thanks so much fot your lovely visit and I'm so happy you liked it. I feel that the Soul has its own colour, a hue beyond sight, a vibration rather than pigment.An unnamed glow, felt more than seen, like the warmth of a memory. Thats what I was going for in my lyrics. Thanks so much Daniel, always a pleasure having your astute comments...Hugs

Paula Goldsmith March 11, 2025 at 10:51 AM An amazing write. Love It... Have a blessed day writing away............. Maria Williams March 11, 2025 at 9:08 PM Dear Paula,thanks so much for your visit, I'm so glad you liked it...Hugs

Andrea Dietrich March 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM This is utterly gorgeously romantic. Maria Williams March 11, 2025 at 1:17 AM Thanks so much Andrea, so glad you liked it...Hugs

Evelyn Judy Buehler March 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM So romantic and lovely, your poem is marvelously written, with beathtaking images! I thoroughly enjoyed this exquisite production, with its hauntingly beautiful video, Maria. All good wishes, Evelyn :) Maria Williams March 10, 2025 at 3:41 AM Thanks so much dear Evelyn, so happy you liked it . Thanks so much for the support I truly appreciate it...Hugs

Joseph P. DiMino March 9, 2025 at 1:52 PM Very beautiful, lovely poetry -- I think, that what we cannot capture, define definitively in nature, why we love a certain other, is the mystery inside and behind all poetry. Were such enchantments easily explained, seen and appreciated in depth for obvious parameters alone...then there would no need for us poets. Our Divine purpose. Though on the surface, artists may seem to have a particular person or subject in mine, we never create without a sense of connection with an infinite universe. This is extraordinary art you have produced here. The voice, the music, all so incredibly well done. Maria Williams March 10, 2025 at 3:46 AM Dear Joe, thanks so much for such an astute comment, I truly appreciate what you say. The Divine purpose of the poet’s role is to awaken—whether through love, rebellion, grief, or joy—bringing clarity to the chaos and meaning to the overlooked. They serve as storytellers, healers, and prophets, preserving wisdom while pushing the boundaries of expression. So glad you summed up what I was trying to convey so well...Hugs

Victor Buhagiar March 9, 2025 at 8:13 AM C'est magnifique. Since the death of my wife, I never looked at another woman. It is as if I'm blind. Yet I know beyond the eternal, the beauty of a fabulous pair of eyes that I cannot appreciate. Blind people will never enjoy the lovely attraction of a most attractive lady with such brilliant eyes. Your video will haunt me forever. Truly c'est magnifique. Hugs and a beautiful poem. Maria Williams March 10, 2025 at 3:48 AM I thought you would love this poem and song my dearest friend Victor. Thanks always for the amazing support both here and on YouTube, I truly appreciate it...Hugs

Ink Empress March 8, 2025 at 10:41 PM Dear Maria, beautiful soul, this is beyond powerful and so well written, well composed, well presented and every word in this really is lyrical and so soul stirring! The depth of your lyrics, and the softness of your words truly blew me away as theres so much said and conveyed in sheer elegance! I especially love " I see beyond the autumn leaves a burnished gold I can't deny I see beyond the twilight mist a violet, soft yet spry I see beyond and never find la couleur de tes yeux" made me also wonder what language it is? Sounds exotic! The video is really touching and the vocals in this hav so much emotions? Which makes me feel even more as i watch the video! Love this! Youv done an exquisite job! A fave it is for me definitely! Pleasure visiting your page today. Sending you light always Maria Williams March 9, 2025 at 4:00 AM Dear Inky, Thank you for your effusive comment. I'm so glad you enjoyed it - The language is French, my first attempt at bi-lingual lyrics. Clicking the 'CC' on the bottom of the screen will give you the text. I'll be going around on your submission. I'm sure I will llove it. Sending you light too. Hugs Maria

Michael Tor March 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM Dear Maria let me start by saying this is an extraordinary amazing theme and a Poetic story that touches the reader in the most sensitive part of their heart. A mission and a tormented journey to find that illusive pigment that defines his Lovers eyes. His passion and his struggle because of his endearing Love for his blind Love makes it even more important to search and find it for her. Sadly he will be forever devastated for not finishing the Portrait due to not finding the most sought ... Michael Tor March 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM Tom thank you for your comment and My Dear Maria it was a pleasure to review this outstanding work of yours. Maria you and Ron did an outstanding job. Hugs back... Maria Williams March 9, 2025 at 3:54 AM Thanks Dear Michael for your visit and astute review and uplifting compliments. As usual you have deeply analysed a very abstract theme. I'm grateful for the effort. - Hugs Maria and Ron Michael Tor March 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM pigment of his life. This is an extraordinary dilemma for this French Painter to never having closure in finishing the painting of his beloved and having to deal with his own heartfelt trauma. Maria so loved this and It is one of my most Favorites. I am favoring this heartfelt and genius Poem of yours. How creative and Special this was to read, see, feel, and hear. Those that want to comment please go to YouTube Poetic Rhythms Subscribe, hit the Thumbs Up, and comment on Maria and Ron's Iconic, Poetic Videos. I promise you won't be disappointed, those that do. Thank you and Thank you Maria and Ron for another Spectacular video. Hugs to both of you from Judy and I. PS if you admire this video don't forget to favorite it. Thank you for Maria and Ron...