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Wednesday morning and the paint dries

 

 

Brushes set
in an old jam jar,
filled with murky brown/blue water
- later I will wash them
clean; start afresh
vivid strokes softer
to feel every inch of this face


T-shirt smells of linseed
daubs of this'n'that
makes a Jackson Pollock's of it!
nails embedded with cobalt acryllic
and sandstone chalk
- later, I will shower
camomile and lemon-balm bodywash
scents of eden and plenty


I mix medias
rubs to dry
paint and to be painted,
swirl of life's patterns
perchance this creation
is this the Art of my Soul?
portions of what I sense
to give to you


borrowing thoughts
I endeavour to grow
uphold simplistic integrity
- later, I will talk to him
about the day, and life colours
will soften and linger


inside Eve's eyes
there is a garden and river
verses spoken through
semi-shimmered lips.
'She' is becoming, borne
out of a need to reveal;
moreso of marrow and transitions
escaping capillary actions


Hand to canvas
two hands; create
to mouths
and the sighs
of Klimt's eyes
through yours


my mind skips shadows

with chiaroscuro morningtime,

is this the craving
of Wo/man?
I always lick the tip
of my brushes,
it's a hard habit to break


- Eve waits on the easel

 

 

 

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  • Sprite silver member
    April 28, 2008
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    A very nice view of an artist at work and rest, for the canvas is always in your mind, waiting to be finished. Even when you are cleaning those brushes in that brown/ blue water. The painting sits calling our name until we return.

    Enjoyed this. Good luck.

    ~ Joyce


  • Mmorpg Bella
    April 13, 2008
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    DAKOTA!

    this was beautiful!


  • Wandika gold member
    April 12, 2008

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    I tried but was not any good

    at painting. I am sure you are otherwise. You might consider adding this gift to the illustrations in the books you are writing. It would really add to the totality of your great publications.


  • WomanWriting
    April 12, 2008

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    I would say you are a woman who knows
    when to tackle life and when to let it be.
    Good wishes.
    WW


  • The Bear
    April 11, 2008
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    We like this new light behind your eyes.


  • Grunts Girl gold member
    April 9, 2008
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    i relate to much...
    adored this!


  • Lucy.
    April 9, 2008
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    Gorgeous! Full of beautiful words and images. I love the -later, lines.

  • Sprite silver member
    April 9, 2008

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    Very well written, but I think the thing that I like the best is the fact that you got across the process of painting, the contemplation, the waiting for the moment of most intense concentration.

    I really like the lines "swirl of life's pattern," "escaping capillary actions" and " the sighs of Klimt's eyes."

    I also paint (not as much now) and feel this poem.

    Joyce


  • Thoughts-of-Soloman
    April 9, 2008

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    I often lick the tips of my brushes, thinking this is a habit I should break. Also, the 'murky brown/blue water, is so familiar to me. Why do I feel like that's a confession!
    Very, very rich, encapsulating and 'wicked!' Sol


    • NurseChilly gold member
      April 9, 2008
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      okay..... I feel the need to confess and own up.......................... sometime

      thank you


  • misselaineous
    April 9, 2008
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    wondersfull

    yes
    wonders
    full


  • Elora Danon gold member
    April 9, 2008

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    I've always wished I could paint, but alas, the only skill I have is the ability to draw a pretty good stick figure.

    I love your stuff Gilly. You keep me grounded.

    e~


  • Dalaney gold member
    April 9, 2008

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    i never want your poems to end,
    but they do, and i am left wishing
    i could climb inside your head.

    sigh. love, lane


    • NurseChilly gold member
      April 9, 2008
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      sigh sigh sigh

      love you lady... thank you so much
      i am ing like mad now.... you say such lovely things

  • Suzanne Dia
    April 9, 2008

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    Painting is so therapeutic.
    Whenever I do it, the whole process becomes important. Deciding what size canvas should I use, getting the paints set up, and working out what to use for my easel, and then of course, deciding what it is that I want to paint...mapping it out, hoping I won't look like a 30 year old with a kindergarten skills, or at least if I do, I look like a kindergartener with some serious skills

    I like this... a nice journey through the process of painting ... and your thoughts.



    • NurseChilly gold member
      April 9, 2008
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      it is therapeutic also very very messy... well on my part it is, but as you know, i'm not allowed near mudslides, gravy or even paints really... lololol

      and i have given up thinking mine is childlike, it is..... but hey, i like doing it and it keeps my inner child happy. so yeah!!!

      we can paint together when you come over...

      yay!

  • Rowan gold member
    April 9, 2008

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    Oh, this is perfect. I used to paint alot, before I started writing, and yes, I licked the end of my brush too. lol. There's so much I loved about this, the colors, your fresh descriptions, the emotions here. You are an artist in any form, hon.


  • layla.
    April 9, 2008

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    the ending is just perfect. i love the way this one reads... not as crazy as i thought it would this is wonderful from every angel...


  • Nicolette gold member
    April 9, 2008

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    You are one talented woman, Gilly.....and whether you write or paint you always create soulful art, my friend.

    Loved the inner-talk here, the reflection, the dialogue with the self as you create more than a painting...there's a softness here that really spoke to me...hmmmmmm

    Loved it - so much colour here, the colour of....? (you fill in the blanks there)!!

    ~ Nicolette


  • Desiree Darkk
    April 9, 2008

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    I needed the tranquility of this piece/peace this morning though not sure I like the t/his. Kinda threw me off for a bit though I might change my mind about that on another read.

    Desiree

    • NurseChilly gold member
      April 9, 2008
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      thanks Desi... changed it back to how i had it at first, you've got a sharp eye luv

      hope you're doing okay... how's our mutual pal???


  • Namita
    April 9, 2008

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    Wow. This is beautiful. So powerful, this is, just like all your writes, Gilly... so raw and emotion-ful... just love the opening; and the second stanza "later, I will shower camomile and lemon-balm bodywash scents of eden and plenty"- I love how you say it without the congested use of metaphors or similes... simple, perfect, beautiful imagery... and excellent poetry...

    - namita

    • NurseChilly gold member
      April 9, 2008

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      thank you Namita, I'm glad you liked it... although I still haven't showered yet and I am still covered in chalk and paint.. LOLOL

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