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Palette Of Life

Artist's palette of joy,

Paint a smile that illuminates even the darkest of midnight skies.

 

 

With hues of black and grey,

How can my happiness shine throughout this world?

 

 

Take your fragile brush,

And contour my dull heart with every colour of the rainbow.

 

 

I cannot rely on soil and mud to embrace my body,

They too, will sink like an endless stage of quick sand.

 

 

Let the simplicity of a raindrop satisfy my starvation.

So I may continuously grow like a precious infant,

And blossom like a beautiful rose after a heavy shower.

 

 

Tenderly stroke the image with everlasting life,

Giving it the essence of rebirth and fertility.

 

 

Artist's palette of joy,

Take your fragile brush,

And contour my dull heart with every colour of the rainbow.

 

 

Awakening to the morning sun,

His kingdom awaits me.

For I am no longer the victim of

 

 

 

Depression.

 

 

 

Author notes

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This piece is a very weird and unusual write. I was so inspired by this picture, that I immediately wrote something unique. To me, this image was portrayed by an artist, so I "pretended" that I was in the shoes of the girl in the picture. I was imagining her life in a different light. Since this picture represents darkness and depression, I thought it would be cool to change it around a bit. I headed in the more positive direction, Light. I, (as the woman in the photo) was speaking personally to the artist who painted the picture, Telling him to paint me happy, instead of sad. That's what I took out of this. I hope you understand and enjoyed it!  

 

Contest link:

http://allpoetry.com/contest/2417413

 

Contest for LadyD and Jacks!

 

 

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  • The Silent-Artisan
    May 22

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    For me to call this poem wonderful would be insulting your poetic ability. That was awe inspiring tear stricking work like I have never read before. I have nothing to say to portray the emotion you've left me with.

  • Eusebius
    August 29, 2008

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    This poem is really a prayer, and most beautifully done, indeed! Your "Author's Note" is simply not necessary--as it is my personal opinion that a poem should never be explained, as explanations are the job of prose.) loved it. Bravo!!!

  • Topnotchsy
    August 28, 2008

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    This is really beautiful and I absolutely love how you took the somewhat negative (sad, not bad) image and portrayed it in a powerful success story. It's a lesson for everyone in all areas of life, and a beautiful job, choosing to avoid the way out of "falling" into depression (in a figurative way by choosing not too write about the "easy" take on the picture) and working hard to find a happier alternative. Best of luck in the contest.


  • innocence jaded.xx
    August 27, 2008

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    Wow this is beautiful. I love your use of words & how you wrote this, alltogether. Wonderfully penned. I'm surprised I haven't come across any of your poems since now. They're amazingg.

    -Artist's palette of joy,

    Take your fragile brush,

    And contour my dull heart with every colour of the rainbow.
    ...

    Definitely some of my favorite lines :] Greatly written. ♥


  • perfectsunset gold member
    August 19, 2008

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    Wonderfully penned poem Jacko, this one was brilliento magnifico! ..keep writing, you hold talent that will go far.. just like me; we must be sisters for a reason lol

    Ciao Chachi!


  • etoile
    August 18, 2008

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    wow this was so good
    and i loved it even more after i read your authors notes
    thats an amazing take on the picture

    With hues of black and grey,
    How can my happiness shine throughout this world?

    Take your fragile brush,
    And contour my dull heart with every colour of the rainbow.
    ---
    i loooove those lines


  • Jasmine Rayne
    August 14, 2008

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    I love the imagery in this poem! It's so vivid. I can see the artist painting in my mind.

    "With hues of black and grey,"

    I love the word "hue". Such a simple yet more sophisticated word than colour. :]

    "I cannot rely on soil and mud to embrace my body,

    They too, will sink like an endless stage of quick sand."

    This stanza is overflowing with beautiful imagery. "sink like an endless stage of quick sand" beautifully original. :]

    "Let the simplicity of a raindrop satisfy my starvation."

    My favourite line of the poem. So tranquil. I'm in love with it. ^_^

    Great write.







    -Lily♥


  • luna-midnight gold member
    August 13, 2008

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    this is wonderful and just wow, i love the ending, it was powerful. you had a lovely take on the picture, good luck in the contest and take care
    Stephanie ♥


  • LadyDementia gold member
    August 12, 2008

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    What a unique take, very well thought out and written. The emotion and imagery are gorgeous. Truly a stunning piece. Thanks for entering and good luck


  • kiwigirljacks gold member
    August 12, 2008

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    Ahh I like the angle you took here!! Very cool idea. And I like the way you are asking the artist to paint you in a different hue to lift you into a feeling of renewal! Excellent take, well penned!

    You write beyond your years!!


  • HereComesTheSun
    August 11, 2008

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    the last lines are ones i hope to someday be able to say and mean, for i struggle so much with depression. your write is beautiful and just breathe taking i love it

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