The Artist (II)

Darker than it sounds.

She could carve a picture with that knife

poetic, impure, definition of life

she could paint in red with that despair

whispering to herself that it just wasn't fair.

She could make a picture with those dreams

she could tear herself apart, sew up the seams

An artist with a knife,

dark, distraught, definition of life

she could write on those arms

the blade sharp, such charm

she could write a poem on her legs

never stopping, no matter how much nerves beg

a story on her stomach, blood drying and cracked

craving attention she couldn't attract

until, in the midst of red foggy air

and sweltering, choking despair

a hand takes the knife away

and she looks into a face so perfect words cannot portray

and she stares down at her scarred skin

and a new life will finally begin

with a little help from him.  

Author's Note

I honestly didn't know where to put this D: So, romance it goes, because of the end. I like how it turned out, personally. I got the idea on the way home from school and rushed to my computer to get it on here xD Not necessarily related to my other poem "The Artist", but I wanted the same title, so I just put the II there. Let me know what you think, so leave a review on your way out. :D

Reviews

[Samantha Grace]

I really LOVED this!! I can truly feel every word, it's definitely a speaker of volumes!!

[bluessadmood]

God what can i say ,this is more than good..you just excel yourself here..
the idea and the story layout of an artist who is painting life with a knife
drawing blood with each stroke so it will feel more real,more painful for thats life
never fair,she draws pictures of dreams shattered tears herself though she could sew herself again but never the same
she could write a poem on all parts of body never stopping even nerves crying of pain she is used to it
and its always out of the fog and so dark despair there comes a soft air just to brighten life a little
with a few romances here and there..just enough so we look like a fool..the usual fools of life
this was a wonderful write..a writing from a true artist..you ve done so well here
lovely write..

[Bud]

This is rich.. I mean rich. Platinum for sure. The ending is absolutely perfect. Slowly draws a tear to the eye, then with the ending forces it on out. Magnificent work!

[deeps]

This is so wonderful. I liked this write. I found it romantic in a way. This is so wonderful. enjoyed the read!

[Simone]

Great poem, extremely dark yet well composed, I love the end, "with a little help from him."
Like a ray of sunshine through the darkness. Wonderfully written.