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Corinne
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0 posted 2001-08-20 08:09 PM

Light

He captures memories on canvas,
oil and tint brought to life -
brushstrokes lovingly layered
in the owl-light.

The easel is angled to fetch dying light,
fescue and bluegrass tickle his bare ankles,
evening’s dew hastens his hand,
yet stirs with night’s magical promise.

The surrounding landscape
is not the countryside he paints -
Southern Appalachians against
light imbued sky backdrops
and cooling streams,
but a flat, hot terrain
with more folk than trees.

I watch from a distance,
will myself to draw closer.
To become his mountains,
to be the woods he creates
is to know light.

© 2001 Corinne Bailey

[This message has been edited by Corinne (edited 08-20-2001).]

Denise

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1 posted 2001-08-20 08:49 PM

Well done, Corinne! Great expression!

poetsguild
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since 2001-08-12

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2 posted 2001-08-20 10:01 PM

Reminds me of my brother when
he paints the landscapes
of north Georgia.

Well done, Core.

Logan
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since 2001-05-28

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3 posted 2001-08-20 10:14 PM

Ahh, Cor, hon, you bring light into the darkest room with your flowing words that bring me to see...very gentle smile

Corinne
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4 posted 2001-08-20 10:59 PM

Thank you, Denise, Poetsguild and Logan!

Corinne

Denise

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5 posted 2001-08-21 08:02 PM

You're welcome!

Irish Rose
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6 posted 2001-08-21 08:04 PM

I thought I'd replied to th is, but I guess not, I remember reading it and how it touched me.

Martie

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7 posted 2001-08-21 08:08 PM

corinne--I know just what you are saying. Loved this!

Corinne
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8 posted 2001-08-21 10:21 PM

Thank you Irish Rose and Martie!

Corinne

Marge Tindal

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9 posted 2001-08-22 05:33 AM

Corinne~
I really like this~
I'm sharing it with an artist friend~
Nicely done, Corinne~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

Corinne
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10 posted 2001-08-22 11:00 AM

Thank you, Marge, that's a very nice compliment!

Corinne

vandana

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11 posted 2001-08-22 12:26 PM

enjoy

Gwendrina
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12 posted 2001-08-22 12:39 PM

Hi Corinne,

A gorgeous poem. I like the way you approach the painter in stages, first from a distance and then moving closer to where you want to absorb yourself in his light. Your comparative imagery in this verse works parallels the theme effectivley.

thanks for the read,
Wendy

shadow974
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13 posted 2001-08-22 12:56 PM

Very nicely done, I enjoyed.

Throw your heart out in front of you
And run out to catch it.
ARAB PROVERB

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