sara Etgen-Baker Poet Free verse

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This poem was written for the Writer's Monk weekly flash poetry contest.  It was published on June 14, 2025. This is my original poem.   thewritermonk/posts/poesy-poise-contest-flash-contest-every-saturday-0500-pm-ist-twmonkpp-06-14-jun/1697316867573136

TRADITION WITH PRECISION

TRADITION WITH PRECISION
A poem celebrating art and the artist… 
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ancient hands weave the threads of time
each brushstroke a heartbeat,  
each hue a memory etched in silence.  

brushes dip in pools of pigments,  
the clay shimmers like the first light,  
each stroke deliberate.  

every whisk echoes the practiced grace of learned fingers,  
as if the brush speaks a language long forgotten,  
revealing stories layered in texture and hue.  

in chambers of solemnity,  
the old master gazes down,  
his eyes a reflection of trials and triumphs,  

his art is more than mere creation;  
it is an inheritance, a sacred dialogue across ages,  
a tapestry of tradition and precision.

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Line Gauthier September 9, 2025 at 4:30 AM Wonderful tribute honouring the amazing dedication of hardworking artists

Mickey Grubb September 8, 2025 at 9:21 AM There's a lot of inspiration layered in this piece: "ancient hands", "his art is more than mere creation"...well crafted, Sara. Love it. sara Etgen-Baker September 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM grateful, Mickey, that you saw the 'layering!' Thank you for visiting and for your kind comments...enjoy your evening, Sara

Joseph P. DiMino September 8, 2025 at 7:06 AM "each hue a memory etched in silence." -- Love that! "is an inheritance, a sacred dialogue across ages" -- great poetry! sara Etgen-Baker September 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM Wow, thank you, Joe!!!! Your enthusiasm means a great deal to me...have a blessed evening, Sara

Sara Kendrick September 8, 2025 at 5:46 AM Beautiful art crafts upon usable items. I like the accompanying photo that goes along side. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K sara Etgen-Baker September 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM Thank you, Sara K for visiting and commenting. Wishing you a blessed evening, Sara B