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The Interrogation

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^{Painting by Sandra Flood The Interrogation}

^{In some of her works the artist demonstrates a preference for unnaturally bright colors; for instance the brightest pink or salad green that seem to have a role beyond the decorative. It could be the tool that conveys the individual traits of the model, or which the artist expects the audience to read into the model’s character. These patches of hue shock and confuse (reactions which may indeed add up to our perception of the model’s emotional state) , because they appear out of tune with the general atmosphere. However, this counter-intuitive trend is what makes the artwork fascinating– it’s not a formal trick, mind you — but a sassy painterly device that adds depth and is always in place when it appears.}

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"I would rather be on a leaky ship that is mine, than aboard a more seaworthy vessel going where I don't wish it to go"—Poet's alter ego Yes, I know what I’m doing I’m the master of my fate The captain of the sinking ship Seeking harbor in ports whether safe or rocky With gusto I plow through uncharted frontiers Why do I do these things to myself? you ask Perhaps I’m a rebel in search of what's unbeknownst to me, in search of virgin long lost horizons pristine Horizons others deem unreachable I’m bold, brash and yeah sassy, brassy And irrepressible! You can’t love me you see, I’m a Lonewolf, and it's quite fine, to be… Untamed as the wild northern wind Sweeping the prairies with a gusting woman’s surge Nature's raw elements try in vain to halt my advances But I laugh and mock at Mother's efforts Although I’m tossed and torn In the grips of Her relentless tempests, Her storms of fury suppressing, oppressing Her stern and staid demands to obey, tame and domesticate You may say I’m the constructor of my own chaos A free-spirit, challenging myself My integrity intact, place not your pity on me Respect is my hallmark and independence, my calling.

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Robert Gorelick

Date: 2/5/2025 11:53:00 AM

She demonstrates a full-throttled sense of an unstoppable spirit, undaunted and unbound. May she carry on, wayward sailor. May the seas be calm and the winds always be at her back! Convincing and jaunting, Robert

I Am Anaya
Date: 2/5/2025 12:53:00 PM

Hey Robbie, I'm really digging free verse, new to me, thanks to a poet peer or two who suggested how free it really is and not confined to form. I wasn't too big on verbiage as a youth, anything out loud, but hey a star is born every year say scientists lol. Ty

Duke Beaufort

Date: 2/5/2025 10:00:00 AM

Anaya, in the intro, you describe the painting as having some out of tune elements to make a statement. If I see this correctly, you're doing exactly the same thing here in your poetry and leading us to it with your use of italics. I am the master of my sinking ship does startle me a little, but it does set a specific mood and has quite the impact. Long lost and virgin makes me stop and wonder. Hope you are well, hope my reading makes sense, and I do suspect you will never be "tamed." We wouldn't want that to happen for sure! A bit of wild or mystery can be very attractive at times.

I Am Anaya
Date: 2/5/2025 10:51:00 AM

I suppose my alter-ego would say..."I would rather be on a leaky ship that is mine, than aboard a more seaworthy vessel going where I don't wish it to go". You don't have to worry about me, Duke, like the painter who saw in the model confusion, I saw the model as a spunky, punky trainwreck who builds walls of chaos layer after layer. Keep in mind this is her first interview by a licensed professional psychiatrist, and like most know, the first interview attributes to the I don't want to be here syndrome and a cheeky attitude! Can she undo what has been done is the question.

Tonye George

Date: 2/5/2025 9:48:00 AM

I love how you've structured this beautiful piece. Lovely metaphors. "Perhaps I’m a rebel in search of what's unbeknownst to me, in search of virgin long lost horizons pristine." Great work.

I Am Anaya
Date: 2/5/2025 10:56:00 AM

Hey, Tonye, Ty!

Jay Narain

Date: 2/4/2025 10:36:00 AM

Nice thoughts well expressed.

I Am Anaya
Date: 2/4/2025 11:48:00 AM

Jay, thank you for yours! Have a nice day :)

Tom Woody

Date: 2/4/2025 7:03:00 AM

Well, let's start with that wonky pink outfit Ms. Independent lol. Seriously though, I'd probably steer clear of this one. Can't tame a zebra. Nice take on the theme though, Anaya

I Am Anaya
Date: 2/4/2025 11:49:00 AM

Aww, thank you, Tommy.

Tom Woody
Date: 2/4/2025 9:08:00 AM

Your writing deserves more attention, for sure

I Am Anaya
Date: 2/4/2025 8:57:00 AM

Ty for commenting, I came across this painting but still puzzled on who painted it. As soon as I get informed, I'll post it. Love her look, just right for what I had bottled up inside. She is being interviewed by hmm, a psychiatrist. I channeled Debi Mazar she had a role in "Younger" independent, lonewolf! I had fun, I think it's a riot.