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Pale Canvas

He said,
"I've been working out my dysfunctions on this canvas"
Dark colors of blue and black.
"Did you ever want to be my canvas?"

He thinks horrible things to himself,
"Even this brush stroke moves like my fist to your face."
Now, the paint has turned to deep red.
"Have you ever want to see my art in motion"

The artist has a deadly smirk
The girl, his muse, stands shaking at the knees.
"Isn't it a thing of beauty"
His work is finished.

For the public view stands his masterpiece
Blotches of black and blue,
Angry red marks.
All painted on to the palest canvas

But beauty is fleeting and soon she is gone.
Even the wonder of his art could not keep her near
Even her perfection could not save him,
Not from himself.

Author notes

"Art can't save a wretch like me" - Bright Eyes.

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  • Forgotten Anomaly
    September 15
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    This is a wonderful poem. You used wonderful imagery and metaphor. Thank you for entering.


  • RazorbladeKiss14
    September 13
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    Great job!!! I loved it!! It was very good and thank you for entering and good luck in my contest!!!


  • ChunkyC
    June 14

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    Oh wow. I liked this. Your metaphors with the canvas and art are great. And the subtle way you weaved them into the poem was brilliant. Good job.

    "Even this brush stroke moves like my fist to your face."

    I liked this line. I'm not quite sure if it's original or not, but it was beautiful.

    For the public view stands his masterpiece
    Blotches of black and blue,
    Angry red marks.
    All painted on to the palest canvas

    And the way this is thrown in inconspicuously... Wonderful. I loved it. Great job.

    Thanks for entering and good luck in the contest :]

  • Beautiful Irony
    December 19, 2008

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    This is a very good take on that quote, almost certainly unique.

    It's a very dark write, sad and echoing. It certainly leaves it's mark on the reader.

    It leaves the reader wanting the muse to leave, and a feeling of relief when you tell us that she's left.

    The last line packs a punch, possibly has the biggest impact. It has a resonance. There's a brilliant contrast from the "perfect" muse to the decidedly not perfect artist. The title's slightly misleading, you don't expect something so dark!

    This is very good.

    Thank you for entering my contest.

    Sarah


  • Jesann gold member
    December 18, 2008
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    Great take on your quote.
    Sad, tormented and tragic....well written..and
    Well done.


  • xxRainbowDawnxx
    December 18, 2008
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    Awwww this is beautiful, but tragic. This makes me feel so sad.

    - I love bright eyes.

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