The Perfect Painting

I'm searching
deep, into the abyss of silence
where the eye for detail is sharply seen
keen from this plateau, and giving no edge
to spectrums spilling out
shattering the ice, of a winter-white canvas
where the views may be cold
yet, bold with reaction

Spliced are the colors that stretch out before me
according to shades
red joined to red
blue joined to blue
some which have tangled
mixing the hues
changing the views
from where I once stood
wedged deep in the canyons
eyes drawn to the sky
where the paint flies like a comet
with no place to call home

A view of the ordinary
becomes the exception
my eyes ever arching
to reach for the stars

Someone's hand held a brush
every stroke without thought
just an act of releasing
by far, without reason
where seasons are changed
and strange as it seems
spring blossoms no green
fall sheds not a leaf
sun darkens the summer
and somewhere is winter

For what has no reason
my eyes want to seize  
eyes want to see seasons that I've never known
watching it snow, with colors of gold
watching the rain, return to the clouds
Unleashing control.....and letting it go





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Submitted to the Contest: "What is The Perfect Painting?"

5/22/14
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Deschler Avatar
March 31, 2015 at 2:32 PM
It is hard to believe that this hadn't gotten top recognition sooner. It is a truly wonderful piece of art, Carrie! I enjoyed it very, very much. Congrats on a well deserved win!
Allison Avatar
March 24, 2015 at 2:55 PM
You painted a perfect picture - congrats on your win:-) Hugs Jan xx
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 24, 2015 at 2:13 AM
Congratulations on your win with this creative piece Carrie. It sounds as though you understand an artist's hand. Lovely!
Carmack Avatar
March 24, 2015 at 1:00 AM
Carrie, always glad to find you in my contests, congrats and thank you.
Dietrich Avatar
March 24, 2015 at 12:01 AM
at last. Vindication!!! Congrats, Carrie, I loved this one from the beginning.
Poet Avatar
June 2, 2014 at 5:17 AM
Amazing....so very poetic!
Emp Avatar
May 26, 2014 at 6:26 AM
Everyone waited for the change of season because has reason to enjoy it. I love the light and breezy of this poem.
Carrillo Avatar
May 23, 2014 at 11:29 PM
Carrie, this is just beautiful. You have painted a master piece for us to see. Many blessings... Lucilla
Ponce Avatar
May 23, 2014 at 10:56 AM
Carrie, I loved every bit of this poem and I'm fascinated with the way it flows.
Dietrich Avatar
May 22, 2014 at 11:41 PM
wow, you really came up with a cool poem for Elly. I know her style and I think this is one she will greatly admire!
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