The Outdoor Art Fair

The outdoor art fair’s housed in tents
Where photographs and oils
And watercolors wait for sales
So artists earn their spoils.

At first, the sun was out though the
Humidity was high,
As would-be customers and neighbors
Leisurely strolled by.

Admiring the art, we also
Found some artists who
Enjoyed discussing how they started
Doing what they do.

We didn’t make a purchase but
The art work did impress,
Yet later on the sky turned dark
And if I had to guess…

Those artists had to scramble,
Taking down each cool display,
‘Cause it seems like there’s a thunderstorm
That’s headed this-a-way.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Callus Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 3:14 PM
These outdoor art fairs are usually quite interesting, and some things on sale can be very impressive. Pity that the weather does not always collaborate, Ilene! Your poem is most enjoyable, but that is the norm...you always deliver the goods :) ~ Regards // paul
Flood Avatar
September 9, 2023 at 5:36 PM
Wonderful depiction of a casual browse, Ilene. I really do reckon you could write a poem, in perfect rhyme, about your shopping list. I’ve done it… but it wasn’t up to much.
Bauer Avatar
September 14, 2023 at 12:51 PM
thanks for the inspiration, terry! i've given you credit in my shopping list poem...
Brotherton Avatar
September 9, 2023 at 4:51 PM
Sounds like an enjoyable morning. I can't help but feel sorry for those poor artists. My son does 3D printing and sells at the city market. Their contract says they have to stay open rain or shine.
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