I Am Anaya Poet Free verse

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The Studio At the Beach II

The Studio At The Beach Part II- The Green Dress Regalia

Her dear father and his consoling ways
If she couldn’t concentrate on schoolwork
he'd put his book down, light his cigar,
In a deep mellow reverie, pick up his guitar
I know it hasn’t been easy with schoolwork
he'd sigh, smoke billowing from his mouth
Shrouding our faces in a gray-white fog
He'd speak in a comforting melodious purr
Wrapping his arm around his daughter’s shoulder,
My precious little jewel, there is no reason
for you to be so downcast, you're breaking my heart

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Karen Jones April 8, 2026 at 8:13 AM Congrats on your win! Anaya I looooove this! The lively colors and the subject matter. The lady’s dress is pretty and the ocean scene in the distance is fantastic! Man! You have so much talent. Slap that online and sale it or hmmm do cool postcards T shirts etc! Your book covers I bet are amazing! Thanks for sharing your wonderful artwork and amazing poem! Karen Jones April 10, 2026 at 10:10 AM Buddha heads would be so cool! I’d love to see them! I Am Anaya April 8, 2026 at 8:41 AM Karen on the phone, and on the phone it looks too bright, I may tone down the corrections light, whew. Thank you. I have done Buddah Heads and went to a print shop and made T-Shirts ha, lol didn't follow up on that. Hey tyvm for suggestions! Blessings there's another painting https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/mother__1730818

Bill Baker July 6, 2022 at 7:37 AM Catching up on poems of yours I've missed, reading in reverse order, so comments seem strange after "Papi". Wonderful tribute to you Dad, Anaya. Have a great day my friend. Bill I Am Anaya August 3, 2023 at 7:23 PM A belated Thank you, Bill! xhugs ~Anaya

Beata Agustin June 22, 2022 at 1:01 AM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... making me delight virtually at your studio in the beach. Likewise, I rejoice with your Dad for this tribute of yours. God bless you. I Am Anaya June 23, 2022 at 7:02 PM Always a pleasure to have your gracious comment, My father would be appreciative your generous words. Stay well Beata!

Unseeking Seeker June 21, 2022 at 7:42 AM Oh! This is a tremendous and beautiful tribute to your dad, Anaya! Absolutely love this. Congrats on your win I Am Anaya June 21, 2022 at 6:21 PM I am, grateful to you, Seeker. Thank you for reading my poem and enjoying. Your presence is most welcome. A fan, Anaya

Valsa George June 21, 2022 at 1:58 AM Hi Anaya, this is a great tribute to your loving father! I see him smoking a cigar in thoughtful mood, feeling a little sad about his daughter, yet with fond words of consolation. Congratulations on your great win! I Am Anaya June 21, 2022 at 1:04 PM Thank you, Valsa, that is the image of him I had while writing. Glad to share with you. Best wishes and be well my friend.

Victor Buhagiar June 19, 2022 at 1:41 AM Great tribute to your father. A lovely poem to be remembered. I Am Anaya June 20, 2022 at 1:11 PM Thank you, Victor, for enjoying a poem that I can share with. Thought I would put up the painting because it portrays the nostalgia I hold in my heart! Be well

Len Gasun June 19, 2022 at 12:19 AM Dear Anaya, this is such a ver lovely moving poem. I'm pretty sure your angel dad is smiling and wrapping around his arm to you again right now. A very precious gift to him flying to heaven this Father's Day. I love this poem a lot reminding me of my dad when he was still on earth, too. Thank you so much for sharing this marvelous poem along with your beautiful painting. Thanks a lot. God bless you always. Hugs I Am Anaya June 20, 2022 at 1:10 PM Thank you, Len for enjoying a poem that I can share with others and I'm so happy it reminds you of your father, cool beans! Thought I would put up the paintings because it portrays the nostalgia I hold in my heart! Hugs to you!

Susan Ashley June 18, 2022 at 9:38 PM Dear Anaya, your tender yet vibrant verse brings me to the center of this precious moment. Your gifted pen spills an intimate scene ripe with love, admiration and appreciation for your beloved papi, Enrique, a kind loving man and father. A deeply moving poem. I adore your painting accompanying this exquisite poem.. you are very talented with both words and paints. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan I Am Anaya June 20, 2022 at 1:03 PM My father leaves me with a treasure trove of fond memories, his passing was quick, and I was lucky to spend time with him the last year of his life, it was good. I don't feel as if I lost him, but that he is out of his pain and in a good place. There was a time I really enjoyed painting, I use perspective, watercolors, I stopped and who knows if ever will paint again. I am happy you enjoyed my poem and artwork; it means a lot to me. I am glad you enjoyed Susan, you are too kind. Thank you, I Am Anaya