A brush waits.
A journey to take; imagined, outlined, realised.
A beginning, or an ending, to find.
With paint that coats or tints; washes or stains.
Some days dancing, a riot of colour left.
Others drifting, leaving only a hint of passing.
As imagination flows; ideas become design.
And light and shade bring clarity, or cast doubt.
Until composition fixed, and dyed with certainty.
No gloss to cover truth.
No glaze to cover cracks.
A brush waits.
© Sara Murray, 21 January 2016
Love this journey through the thought processes that come when painting a picture but are also so true for life in general. I love the description of painting being “a journey to take: imagined, outlined, realised.” and the final three lines with the repeat of the first line which really completes it beautifully.
Thank you Louise. I also think that creativity reflects life in a lot of ways x
I really get a sense of the potential of the blank canvas, the thrill and challenge of the artist as they create. Great poem, love your work.
Thank you Amy, that’s very kind x
How do you make paint sound so beautiful?! You have such a lovely, poetic way with words Sara. x
Oh, thank you Suzanne, this comment made me smile, a lot x
Another great poem which flows along like paint on an artist’s brush. I love the last three lines especially. xx
Ah, thank you Maddy x
I think you could make a wheelie bin sound beautiful with your words, Sara – I love your poetry! X
*snorts* I think that’s one of the best comments I’ve ever received! Mwah!
So clever and descriptive of the feeling of creating art through the medium of paint. This poem flows so well; as I wish my brush would on the rare occasions I try to paint!
Thank you Sarah, I wish my brush would too, I haven’t painted in years x
I absolutely love the images your words create – so beautiful xx #theprompt
Thank you Vicky x
You always have a beautiful way with words; you paint an image of the approach to a creative concept or idea so beautifully. I would never have thought to create a post based on your prompt as beautifully as you did
#ThePrompt
xx
Oh, thank you Tracey. You always leave me the most wonderful comments x
Love this line:
As imagination flows; ideas become design.
It’s so true, you need to let your imagination flow to create anything…children have vivid imaginations and sometimes we lose this skill as we reach adulthood. I think I need to let ideas flow sometimes & not put restrictions on my thoughts. It’s a skill I need to tap into again. #ThePrompt
You’re so right, we do lose that skill at times, don’t we? Definitely need to let ideas flow x
Such beautiful imagery Sara as always! xx #theprompt
Thank you Leigh x
What I’m getting from reading this Sara is the difference between a ‘raw’ painting and something created digitally. Almost like primary evidence… #prose4t
Ooo, I like that interpretation very much, thank you x
Beautiful poem, I love the flow. So much imagery as always x
Thank you Becky x