Itchy fingers reach for the tools,
caressed gently, in the hand of driven expression,
fighting to emerge.
Composure, once held in swift check,
now fractures into frantic disarray,
as colour spills onto canvas with
renewed vigor.
Shadows merge into mirrored echoes
of outlined beauty,
sculptured with textured control,
strength envelopes free flow
towards finesse,
fevered concentration accentuated
by the passion to achieve,
comes to a full stop.
A flawless finale.
Author notes
Artwork by Raoul Dufy.
In a list
A contest entry
- Passion by Rhythm Child.
550 points, ended December 8, 2008, 18 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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Composure, once held in swift check,
now fractures into frantic disarray,
This is an apt description of all that is artistic expression. Nice choice of artwork--and title. -
awesome..loved the diction
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Thank you
Delighted that you enjoyed it 
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A very well deserved trophy for this one...nice write, poet...
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Thank you for your kindness, as always, very much appreciated
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Wow. Coming from an amatur artist, it's so realistic and relatable. I love how you put the whole thing in italics and also the picture helped as well. Nicely done!
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Thank you for your kindness
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I like this
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Thank you Glad you enjoyed
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A great entry
thanks for taking part, wishing you luck would be an insult to your talent so take care
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Thank you
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