Mohan Chutani Poet Sonnet

The Perfect Painting

A near one motivated me to paint my canvas with hues newed
So that I could paint a perfect painting never ever viewed
I practiced hard and soon my brushstrokes had no rival
Grateful that I learnt well and wanted the art to see survival
I realized that the younger ones could not sustain my dream
For they had their own to fulfill and swim their own stream
They thought that in front of my success, their talent may be pale
And who will then admire their own canvas and boost their morale
I let them be themselves and burnt up my own perfect painting
so that they could  get a perfect one from their own attaining
I was happy that they learnt to paint their canvas perfectly in the end
For I discovered that perfectness is no absolute and had infinite trend
Like the colors of the rainbow throw up new fusions at their seam
And give colors for a new perfect painting for another generation to dream
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Form: sonnet (14 lines)
Date: 3.6.2014
Name of Contest: The Perfect Painting by Elly Wouterse

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Poet Destroyer A June 10, 2014 at 8:49 PM Thank you Mohan, for enjoying my visits, I too love the replies.

D.W. Rodgers June 10, 2014 at 8:01 PM and so it begins again- congrats on your win Mohan Chutani June 10, 2014 at 8:10 PM Thank you Aberfoyle for visit- yes I think, everything has to begin anew in the nature, it is upto the new to imbibe the past or chart their own course. they have a choice.This is where freshness is sustained. your own perfect painting poem has very deep meaning. Mohan

Carolyn Devonshire June 10, 2014 at 3:46 PM How true, Mohan. We need to encourage young artists to find perfection in their own work. If they feel perfection has already been achieved, what is left for them to dream? Awesome sonnet! Congrats on your win. Carolyn Mohan Chutani June 10, 2014 at 8:00 PM Carolyn, thank you for your lovely comment and encouragement. Hope to see you more on my page. Mohan

Poet Destroyer A June 10, 2014 at 3:27 PM Hi Mohan, Congratulations....... Love your perfect painting, poem. Every poem on Elly's list has amazing imagery. Love <3 LINDA Mohan Chutani June 10, 2014 at 8:16 PM Linda, love to receive your visits and comments as always. Mohan

Skat A June 10, 2014 at 2:39 PM Mohan, :) Congratulations, awesome picture painting, poem. ~SKAT~ Mohan Chutani June 10, 2014 at 8:17 PM Thanx Skat for encouragement.Mohan

Dr. Upma A. Sharma June 10, 2014 at 2:07 PM Very well penned Mohan!! Congrats on a merited win ! Mohan Chutani June 10, 2014 at 8:19 PM Upma, thanx for your visit. Where in India are u located? I am Delhi based. Could also interact locally. Mohan

Pandita Sietesantos June 10, 2014 at 12:58 PM Yet another well-deserved win - congratulations again! Mohan Chutani June 10, 2014 at 8:37 PM Thank you Pandita. Great to have your visits. Mohan

Seren Roberts June 10, 2014 at 11:59 AM well done Mohan .....Seren Mohan Chutani June 10, 2014 at 8:38 PM Seren, Thank you for your encouragement. Mohan

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser June 10, 2014 at 11:42 AM WOW!!!!!! i love this thorough reflection on the video... :D as on my poem, i still am not sure of why the perfect painting was burnt.. :D but with your write, you gave me a preferable answer.. :D i love it!!! the lesson underneath it.. :) :) wow!!! CONgratulations!!!!!!! :D Giod bless you.. :) Mohan Chutani June 10, 2014 at 8:42 PM Olive, my friend, I am glad you appreciate my perspective of the video. on the subject. your own poem reflects deep imagery. thank you for your encouragement. Mohan