Dr. Upma A. Sharma Poet Free verse

The Perfect Painting

What worth was my work,
If I intended to cause a hurt,
Adjudged the best still a sad loser,
Model of success is beyond any measure,

Art in blood, zeal and hard work ,
All were certain, I surely will do wonders,
Yet one similar zest, also could plunder,
Disheartened, why should anyone surrender ,

Selfish and proudly I could never be,
Will exhibit my work to only a degree,
That would not mean to crush any ego,
And that didn't make anyone feel so low,

No art in world can ever compare, 
Each artist has his own unique flair,
Why call it The perfect painting?
Why not everyone painting to perfection ??



Written on 9/6/14
Sponsor- Elly wouterse
Contest- The perfect painting 


Now entered for contest "Your fav old poem" by Shadow

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Len Gasun June 14, 2014 at 10:17 AM I absolutely agree on truth creatively expressed in your poem about perfect painting my dear friend Dr. Upma. My hearty congratulations on your awesome win. I like your poem. Hugs and cheers! Thank u so much as well for your precious time stopping by my poem. Have a great day! love lots, Leonora

Debbie Guzzi June 12, 2014 at 9:04 AM Yes, and then everything is so subjective 'perfect how? ''perfect to who" 'perfect in what year?' Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

D.W. Rodgers June 10, 2014 at 7:54 PM Perfect - congrats on your win

Joseph May June 10, 2014 at 7:27 PM Congrats on a fine win Dr Upma

Andrea Dietrich June 10, 2014 at 5:53 PM great ideas you have displayed in this one about the perfect painting. Congrats for your win. I see you got a win and I hope it was a good one!

Carolyn Devonshire June 10, 2014 at 3:37 PM Dear Dr. Upma, I remember this poem well and am so glad to see it on the winners' list. I'm becoming a big fan of your work. You always have a keen insight to share. I want to make sure you are on my favorite poets list. Think you are, but I'm checking. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn

Poet Destroyer A June 10, 2014 at 3:26 PM Hi Dr Umpa,, Congratulations....... Love your perfect painting, poem. Every poem on Elly's list has amazing imagery. Love <3 LINDA

Skat A June 10, 2014 at 2:38 PM Dr Umpa,:) Congratulations, awesome picture painting, poem. ~SKAT~

Paul Callus June 10, 2014 at 2:36 PM This is one of my favourites in the contest. The last stanza is what I had in mind when I wrote my entry...the perfect painting in our own eyes does not necessarily have to be so in others' eyes!! Congratulations!. // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser June 10, 2014 at 1:05 PM :) this a mild to heavy brush... :) i like how reflective it is.. :) I love your first and second stanzas.. :) Congratulations DR. UPma.. :)

Fisayo Aderounmu June 10, 2014 at 12:45 PM Congratulations it's such a winning piece. cheers.

Seren Roberts June 10, 2014 at 11:56 AM Dr Upma sincere congratulations loved reading your entry...Seren

Mohan Chutani June 10, 2014 at 10:24 AM Congrats on your win Upma. each has elements of perfection. enjoyed. Mohan

Carolyn Devonshire June 9, 2014 at 7:24 PM Dear Dr. Upma, Indeed, all art is born of "blood, zeal and hard work." I really enjoyed your interpretation of the video. I found it sad that no one felt they could match "The Perfect Painting," much as you describe here. Those last two lines are positively brilliant! Wish you success in the contest. (Also love the way your first name and your last appear to rhyme. quite nice for a poet, eh?) Love, Carolyn