Artist's blank

A silly bit of nonsense I can't paint

Artist’s blank

A blessed sigh was all that gathered
From her dry mouth
it felt like some old dagger

She turned to rise
and neatly walked
To the kitchen she did stalk

Upon her travel to her dirty sink
She saw her cat run under something pink

Her old jumper left on floor so soft and warm
Was laying waiting to be just worn

She'd been awake all through the night
And tea and toast and bed
seemed to be in near clear sight

Why can't I paint a single thing she mused
As she sipped her warm and sweet hot brew

Oh what is this life for me
I can't even draw one single tree

Her tears they fell into her cup of warm brewed tea

She went to sleep that early morn
in that grey cold dawn

And as she dreamt her tears were soaked
upon the linen of light brown torn

She awoke with such a start her cat had tickled her hair


So with each step down to her blank canvas over there

She knew that this painting would be her best
It's of my cat and me at last

Asleep lying under my unfinished oak tree
With that Image in mind
she smiled with artists glee

No sighs no tears today
Just a bring it on sort of day

The painting finished framed and packed
On back seat of her old pink Cadillac

Reviews

[Stu. T.H.]

A lovely artistic sense, with an optimistic attitude, the combination goes far.
A wonderful first poem, author Julie McCarthy.

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Thanks again much appreciated

[William Michael Reeves]

That was fun to read. I get the impression from this you would like to paint? But then the writing is painting in a way. Your story filled the canvas and the rather abrupt ending brought a surprise smile.

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Thanks much appreciated sorry for lateness

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

This was my first poem I posted on w c. A few years bk

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

This was my first poem posted here years ago

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It's indeed a profound write....few feelings in life does makes us mum for a moment....twas great to find that painting framed at last...all wrapped for good...thanks for sharing this Julie...:)

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

thankyou so much for this remarkable review, i only just read it sorry

[Kathy Van Kurin]

"Artist's Blank"
Juliespenhere,
I understand the feeling of wanting to find just what you are feeling. How can it be expressed?
It takes some soul searching.
Your poem speaks of the material which "she" can use right there with her; clothes, feelings, they lead her to beloved pet and dreams, tears challenge.
Wonderful poem.
blessings,
Kathy

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Thankyou so much Kathy
I’ll visit yours soon just got to work

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Juslie, Your a hard working person, balancing life. I get that. I wish you spoonfuls of inspiration thrown in here and there.

[Einstein Noodle]

hm .. i like the closing...its a good feeling of satisfaction having "completed" the painting .. and i like the pink Caddy too! :)
E.

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

sorry Einstein just read this thankyou so muCh!

[Raven Moonchild]

(applauds) This is fantastic!!! :D This is almost exactly what happens when I draw. lol It takes anywhere from moments to days before inspiration strikes and my hand can bring the picture to life. :)

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

I'm so pleased you can relate to this if my writing touches one person I'm happy xx show me some paintings if u wish

[Raven Moonchild]

lol Sadly, I can't paint to save my life. I don't do too bad drawing. And I don't have the means to post my works. lol

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Oh even on email

[Raven Moonchild]

Yeah. :/ I don't have any pictures on my computer. lol