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This was inspired by Tim Smiths’ poem by the same GREAT name, and by a recent poem by Seren Roberts called "moment" Two very talented poets that have provided me with many revelations without a numbers afterwards!

The easel beholds a half finishing painting The paints beside have all hardened Pain reflected in the partial emptiness Staring back at that gathered crowd The sun melts on the canvas page Creation explained in elapsed rage Notions and pleas from dried paintbrushes Strewn across the almost barren floor One to the other in whispered voice I wonder if this would have been his choice? Empty wine bottles twirling in light Beside the dead body, a painting just right There lies Art In repose His final painting His last prose

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 8/6/2019 12:06:00 PM
Nice!
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Date: 8/5/2019 8:27:00 AM
This is a pretty neat piece of writing. Paints the picture in fact. Well done!
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Date: 5/11/2017 6:00:00 PM
Dropping back to say belated congratulations on your POTD:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 4/28/2017 8:17:00 PM
Arthur,as I read this poem I can see all the action going on.I love the words you chose for this poem. A 7
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Date: 4/27/2017 1:38:00 PM
A truly great poem for me to read today my friend. Whether in words or in painted treasures, a true artist creates in blooded aspirations and infinite hope!!! A7 and a fav....
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Date: 4/21/2017 2:24:00 PM
Hello Arthur, Congratulations are in order for POTD!! Extraordinary words and very compelling images. Very Well-Done Sir!! SEVEN/FAVE for sure!! This one is a "thinking person's poem." Superb!! Best Always, Gary
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Date: 4/21/2017 9:04:00 AM
CONGRATULATIONS on poem of the day
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Date: 4/20/2017 5:10:00 PM
Arthur, congratulations on your poem being honored as 'Poem of the Day." Powerful and well-done! 7 Sandra
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Date: 4/20/2017 3:00:00 PM
- Arthur, congratulations on your p.o.t.d. - Great !!! - a 7 - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 4/20/2017 3:53:00 AM
That was masterfully done Arthur! Congratulations:)
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Date: 4/20/2017 3:00:00 AM
Excellent poem Arthur, congratulations on POTD well deserved. :))
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Date: 4/20/2017 2:33:00 AM
Awesome work of art.... congrats on being chosen....
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Date: 4/19/2017 4:19:00 PM
DEAR ARTHUR, A STRONG MESSAGE YOU CONVEYED THROUGH THIS POETRY. WINE IS THE KILLER, NO DOUBT. A BEAUTIFUL PAINT YOU PAINTED. "PAIN REFLECTED IN THE PARTIAL EMPTINESS" IS TALKING ALL ABOUT THE PAINT. CONGRATULATION FOR POTD. A BIG 7 FROM ME............//HUGS//MANMATH
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Date: 4/19/2017 12:23:00 PM
Your last four lines could stand alone as poetry. Well done, Arthur.
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Date: 4/19/2017 11:12:00 AM
A beautiful painting... Congrats :)
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Date: 4/19/2017 9:29:00 AM
I've been on PS less than a year, but have always been aware of your extraordinary talent. Congratulations. You always deserve it.
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Date: 4/19/2017 8:33:00 AM
Arthur, I happen to be an artist with a half finished painting on my easel guilting me for the last year now. I love this piece! 7 & fave xomo
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Date: 4/19/2017 8:20:00 AM
And back with congratulations on PotD :)
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Date: 4/19/2017 7:50:00 AM
Brilliant work Arthur, very deserving POTD honors, congratulations my friend...
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Date: 4/19/2017 7:10:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD Arthur:) I am happy you have received this honour...it's great when 'Art' is celebrated:) lynnxxx
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Date: 4/19/2017 5:57:00 AM
You poem is wonderfully emotive Arthur! I love the ingenious way you have the brushes conversing. Congratulations on having it honored with POTD! 7 ; )
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Date: 4/19/2017 4:48:00 AM
Awesome poem... congrats on being picked...
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Date: 4/19/2017 2:17:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD with this fine write.
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Date: 4/18/2017 2:06:00 PM
This is so wonderful, Art! :-)
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Date: 4/18/2017 10:52:00 AM
This is a little masterpiece, as is Tim's.... 7. And that last stanza! But, my dear friend, I expect a new great poem from you soon :)
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