Not Too Different (the poet to the painter)

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Lynn
Member

since 1999-09-20

Posts 316
Jasper, Alabama U.S.A.

0 posted 1999-11-22 08:38 PM

Not Too Different
(the poet to the painter)

As the painter uses brushes
to paint.
I use my pens and pencils to
write.

As the painter paints with
color.
I paint with words of
imagery.

As the painter doesn't use
words.
I don't use shapes and
pictures.

But don't think we're not
alike.
Because in reality, we're not
too different.

We both compose art, in a
way.
And it comes from our heart.

Our images can both be seen.
Just in their different ways.

The painter can paint what I
write.
I can write what the painter
paints.

So, you see, the painter and
me,
Are not too different after
all.

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If time cannot heal your pain, you can always cry on my shoulder. ~Jenn~

[This message has been edited by Lynn (edited 11-24-1999).]

Severn
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-17

Posts 7704

1 posted 1999-11-22 08:58 PM

This is just how a friend and I were describing poetry the other day, Lynn. And this poem says it all - very well done.

jenmarie
Junior Member

since 1999-11-09

Posts 27

2 posted 1999-11-22 10:52 PM

my best friend is a painter - i loved this poem - i dont think we are too different either but i dont know if he feels the same way - in any case i will enjoy showing him your poem

Ohme
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since 1999-07-17

Posts 816
Texas

3 posted 1999-11-22 11:41 PM

Lynn,
I believe without either, the world would suffer greatly!

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Yesterday is history, tomorrow just a mystery. And if today is good to me how could I ask for more?

hoot_owl_rn
Member Patricius

since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

4 posted 1999-11-23 09:34 AM

Nicely written

Lynn
Member

since 1999-09-20

Posts 316
Jasper, Alabama U.S.A.

5 posted 1999-11-23 05:02 PM

Thanks everyone for your nice comments.

Ohme...I totally agree.

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If time cannot heal your pain, you can always cry on my shoulder. ~Jenn~

Denise

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

6 posted 1999-11-24 12:14 PM

Beautiful, Lynn! Very beautiful 'painting'!

(check spelling of there in 'Just in there different ways', I think it should be their (?)

Again, beautiful poem!

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Denise

Lynn
Member

since 1999-09-20

Posts 316
Jasper, Alabama U.S.A.

7 posted 1999-11-24 12:18 PM

Thanks Denise. YUP! You're right. Their not there. Thanks again.

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If time cannot heal your pain, you can always cry on my shoulder. ~Jenn~

Sally S.
Senior Member

since 1999-06-07

Posts 847
Ohio

8 posted 1999-11-24 12:24 PM

Well, that is basically how I describe poetry to the few friends that I can seriously discuss my art with. (Your words were much more eloquent) Nice work.

Lynn
Member

since 1999-09-20

Posts 316
Jasper, Alabama U.S.A.

9 posted 1999-11-24 12:32 PM

Thanks Sally...I don't think anyone has ever refered to any of my words as eloquent before. Thanks.

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If time cannot heal your pain, you can always cry on my shoulder. ~Jenn~

Pepper
Member Elite

since 1999-08-19

Posts 3079
Southern Florida

10 posted 1999-11-24 09:14 AM

I too, agree with your analogy Lynn.
Wonderful piece!

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A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire!

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