The Painter

A painter of words,
And a painter on canvas;
An artist at heart. 







___________________
Dedicated to my friend,
Abe Lopez

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 4/1/2009 6:08:00 PM
Great poem Raul Abe's cool.............Danielle
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Date: 3/29/2009 9:56:00 AM
He and his wife are great painters, nice words describing his passions.
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Date: 3/28/2009 11:50:00 PM
Nice work, describing your friend.
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Date: 3/27/2009 3:16:00 AM
Your work flows from your pen geniusly. DN
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Date: 3/27/2009 3:00:00 AM
A painter he is and you are a painter of words also. Tyler
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Date: 3/26/2009 4:54:00 PM
This one has me smiling. What an uplifting poem! Nice dedication to your friend. Thank you for sharing this day brightener with us and for your kind comment on my poem. Blessings to you. Karen
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Date: 3/26/2009 1:24:00 AM
What a great compliement to add to your tribute anthology Raul.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
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Date: 3/25/2009 8:12:00 PM
thank you so much for your kind words. you are a man of many talents as well. And you are a great friend, I'm so lucky to have met you and your family. your the man!
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Date: 3/25/2009 5:15:00 PM
wow,very nice,artist at heart,i love it
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Date: 3/25/2009 3:28:00 PM
This is a wonderful dedication to Abe! He is definately a talented artist! I didn't know he paints as well as write poetry. A beaeutiful Senryu, Raul! Love, Robin
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Date: 3/25/2009 2:21:00 PM
Wonderful senryu that captures the essence of this artist. I am sure he will dig this piece..well done.
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Date: 3/25/2009 2:09:00 PM
Nice dedication to Abe, he is a good poet as you are. You must be a good person to dedicate poems to people. Wow I wish someone will write a poem to me. Love Elizabeth
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Date: 3/25/2009 1:43:00 PM
Lovely tribute. Lucky are those multi-talented artists. Good for you Abe! Love, Shar
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Date: 3/25/2009 12:06:00 PM
Excellent senryu, Raul! Somber in deliberation, yet celebratory in message, I find this one hits the mark well. Warm regards, John.
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Date: 3/25/2009 11:41:00 AM
Alo is my teacher and I bet He Appreciates it very much That is very nice of you
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Date: 3/25/2009 11:30:00 AM
your a peice of work!!! really great write!!!
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