Artist's Eye

Artist's Eye

A Poem by J.e.s.s.i.c.a

Artist’s Eye

 

 

I used to see the world in shades.

They bent, swirled,                                                           conformed

To the image I beheld. Pale, grey, dull.

Black and white refused to mingle

And the progression was where I went                               to

Select my palate.

All of creation was painted before my eyes.

 

Slowly, texture began to develop.

Powerful words polka-dotted my view of                           the world

And sprayed hints of blue into my sky.

The stark contrast between my shades began to

Blend.

A certain mystery accompanied these additions               but

Heavy thoughts kept me grounded

In my perfect world of shades.

 

Opinions conflicted, and explosions began

To ignite my view.

I tried to keep the lines neat and tidy,

Managing the colors, but they continued                            trying

To move beyond their predetermined boxes.

I fought it.

I didn’t want my impeccably organized construction        to break.

 

My grip began to weaken, my knuckles white,

And I could no longer uphold my outlook.

I closed my eyes, counted to ten,

And I                       let                           go.

As if from behind a barricade,

Colors surged across my world,

Painted my sky with rich reds and vibrant violet.

My world caught on fire.

My world is now alive.

My world is now                                                                free.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

© 2013 J.e.s.s.i.c.a


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As always, your work is thought-provoking and beautiful. I love the format you used on this!
Your style is really maturing. Excellent job.
Heidi

Posted 11 Years Ago


I love the way you compare life to a painting...
"They bent, swirled,conformed"..isn't that exactly how it is ?
I'm adding i to my favorites...keep writing :-)

Posted 11 Years Ago


Very cool. Really interesting

Posted 11 Years Ago



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