The Life of a Painter

sunlight&shadow
   upon the floor
splashes of colour

a perfect pictorial setting
through clear glass windows
      tangled trees
        landscapes of old

the misery of frustration
    envisaged&drawn
    inner nature transfigured
a clear natural vision
of an intellect exposed
       for all to see

disfactisfaction
    displayed
        again&again
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Hawkins Avatar
April 12, 2020 at 2:26 AM
Lovely Poem... Thank you
Strand Avatar
April 12, 2020 at 3:31 AM
Thanks Shirley,Happy Easter day
Kauffman Avatar
March 6, 2020 at 12:14 AM
Such a wonderful description of frustration of creativity - the push/pull of the creative spirit. Really well done.
Strand Avatar
March 6, 2020 at 12:38 AM
Just part of the art for most ,it would seem Sam.Cheers
Sands Avatar
March 5, 2020 at 10:15 AM
Well done Brian :)
Strand Avatar
March 5, 2020 at 12:43 PM
Cheers Heidi
Gauthier Avatar
March 5, 2020 at 7:43 AM
Love your poem, Brian.
Strand Avatar
March 5, 2020 at 8:18 AM
Many thanks Line.
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