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strbbux
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0 posted 2002-03-06 10:35 AM

Oil Painting..by..floria

My Oil Paints

I hear their voice call out,
We're here they shout!
Take us from our rest,
We have been so depressed.
I take them out and turn the cap,
you have had too long a nap.
They permeate my soul,
and I may lose control.
They're in my veins you see.
My oil paints are me.
I had set them away.
Too little hours in my day.
Come and get us we're still here.
Spread us out and you will see.
What we do when we are free.
How we love to slide around,
on your canvas so profound.
Let us help color your world
as your talents you unfurl.
I must go!
They're calling me,
Finally I'll set them free.
But the truth of it you see,
It is I that they set free.

Floria Kelderhouse

© 2001

[This message has been edited by strbbux (03-07-2002 08:19 AM).]

Professor Gloom
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of Depression

1 posted 2002-03-06 10:44 AM

I can almost hear my own paints yelling,
They’ve been long neglected,
Enjoyed your poem and perhaps I go get those paints.

Gloom

Victoria

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2 posted 2002-03-06 10:57 AM

lovely words dear..and the painting is gorgeous..you are very talented...hugss

~Vic

strbbux
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3 posted 2002-03-06 11:25 AM

Yes by all means gloom, take them out, Oh I would love to see one of your works. Maybe a cemetary? LOL just pulling your leg dear friend. thanks for the response to this. floria

Floria

"Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

strbbux
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4 posted 2002-03-06 11:26 AM

Victoria, thank you much, floria

Floria

"Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

suthern

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5 posted 2002-03-06 11:33 AM

Your paints aren't alone in their shouting... I'm yelling, screaming, and stomping my feet at the unfairness. *G* How did one person get such a lion's share of talent??? LOL

I enjoyed this very much... thanks to you and Kit both for sharing your gifts with us.

Startime
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6 posted 2002-03-06 11:38 AM

Stunning...absolutely stunning...I love this so much....*sigh* How I wish I had a talent to paint...I would dearly love to paint the visions I have when writing my Dream Weaver poems....Magnificent...**big hugs**

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

strbbux
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7 posted 2002-03-06 12:08 PM

HAHAHAHA Suthern that is so funny, many have talents that are buried and they just have not found them because they do not experiment. That is the secret. Try. thanks much for the laugh. I could just see you standing there arms crossed in front of you stomping. LOL..floria

Floria

"Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

strbbux
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8 posted 2002-03-06 12:10 PM

Thanks Startime, go get yourself a small kit and try it, You may be in for a big surprise, there is also watercolor,and acrylics to try. floria

Floria

"Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

Mistletoe Angel

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9 posted 2002-03-06 05:51 PM

YAY!!! Oh my gosh, I love to paint so much too, I have painted many romantic paintings for my dream girl that I just dream to share with Joanna and I love making them with watercolor paints and oil pastels and even a tinge of colored pencil! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet friend, both your art and gorgeous poems are always so breathtaking, I LOVE IT!!! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Floria, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

strbbux
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10 posted 2002-03-06 05:54 PM

Well thank you artist Noah, I did not know that about you. Perhaps one day you will show us. Yes I love watercolor too and do that, it is quite difficult to control. Love your poems so I am sure I would love your art. floria

Floria

"Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

amigo
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11 posted 2002-03-06 06:16 PM

Beautiful, Floria...your art & the words that go with it...i must set my paints also free...rather, they gotta set me free..let's see...thanks for the inspire...

GenXer
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12 posted 2002-03-06 06:25 PM

Floria - Very nice. It is nice to be able to express ourselves through writing or painting as a release.

Dave

strbbux
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13 posted 2002-03-06 06:34 PM

Yes by all means, go amigo, get them out, and then let us all see your wonders. thanks much, floria

Floria

"Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

strbbux
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14 posted 2002-03-06 06:34 PM

Dave I don't think we have a choice, It is quite like being driven isn't it. LOL.thanks much. floria

Floria

"Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

catalinamoon

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The Shores of Alone

15 posted 2002-03-06 08:03 PM

I'm glad if you get back to your painting. I have been trying to talk my Mom into renewing her painting, she so loved it, and gave it up for years.
I may have to show her this poem

Sandra

Suetang
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16 posted 2002-03-06 08:24 PM

Hello Floria

Whether you are using your brush or your pen, your loving heart shines on any canvas. This was beautifully penned. Can you tell me, are they silver birch trees on the right of the painting?

Take care.....Sue

Suetang

strbbux
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17 posted 2002-03-06 08:37 PM

Thank you catalinamoon, Yes tell her they cry when they are hid away. LOL. floria

Sue thank you much for your kind words always...and yes, birch but I am not sure if they are silver, I do think the silver ones are white even under the peeling bark.I think. . floria

Floria

"Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

18 posted 2002-03-06 08:37 PM

Let us help color your world
as your talents you unfurl.
I must go!
They're calling me,
Finally I'll set them free.
But the truth of it you see,
It is I that they set free.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Floria, I love this and the painting. You are one talented lady that is for sure!
I started painting a couple of yesrs ago on rocks in my garden....enjoy that I do, but it doesn't compare to what you do. Wonderful! Hugs, Nancy.

~Sometimes all you really wish for...
is someone to wish for you.~

Marsha

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19 posted 2002-03-06 08:52 PM

Floria darling girl I’m utterly utterly speechless you have so much talent darling girl this is incredibly beautiful I love it. The picture is wonderful

This is wonderful writing oh my utterly excellent! Truly fabulous writing, and not in your usual style either. Wonderful brilliant writing

Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79

Marge Tindal

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20 posted 2002-03-06 08:59 PM

Floria~
As a dabbler in acrylics and oils ...
I can appreciate what you've said~

VERY nice work dear lady~
Beautifully rendered~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
[email protected]

strbbux
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21 posted 2002-03-06 09:04 PM

Thanks Nancy, I have heard of painting on rocks and have wanted to try it, but I don't have enough time for all I want to do. LOL..thanks floria

Marsha thank you , you are always overflowing with kindness. floria

Marge thank you, they are fun aren't they? Seems everyone is painting now days..I'm sure you would produce some lovely work. floria

Floria

"Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

Balladeer

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22 posted 2002-03-06 09:33 PM

I am filled with admiration for anyone with a talent for painting such beauty. I've tried it and everything comes out looking like scrambled eggs.... I salute you, floria

strbbux
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23 posted 2002-03-06 09:40 PM

Hmmmm but I'll bet the scrambled eggs are good and probably served with you reading a ballad. LOL.thanks baladeer, floria

Floria

"Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

Kit McCallum

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24 posted 2002-03-07 06:21 AM

"They're calling me,
Finally I'll set them free.
But the truth of it you see,
It is I that they set free."

Oh Floria ... you have captured this so perfectly!!! What a wonderful poem! You've given these paints a clear voice, and now, if you don't mind ... I'd love to print this out, and place it somewhere prominent, so I can make sure that I listen this time, lol. It's been far too long, and my poor little tubes of paint are likely dried out! Your picture above is superb ... glowing with warmth and character .... that in itself, is inspiration for me pull out the canvas.

Thank you sooooooo much for writing this ... it's a treasure to me!

Best wishes and big hugs,
/Kit

Sunshine

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25 posted 2002-03-07 06:25 AM

I envy your ability to paint not only with your precious oils, but with your words as well! My talents lay in my klutziness, which I cling to for sometimes if I didn't have my bruises and bumps, I would have no color at all! LOL...

Seriously, Floria, you are among some of the poets here that are versatile in both worlds...and that makes you just that much more precious to the rest of us!

Now do me a poem of fingerpaints...because I see that one behind the twinkle in your eye...

strbbux
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26 posted 2002-03-07 08:44 AM

Kit thank you, and yes by all means print it out. I hope you become inspired enough to start painting again. The problem with oils is that it is so very time consuming. If I dont have an entire day to spend on it, then I dont even try, And you have to be able to leave it out except for cleaning the brushes and my grandchild would get into it. I need a room with a lock on the door. LOL....let me know if you get back into it. floria

Floria

"Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

strbbux
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27 posted 2002-03-07 08:46 AM

HAHAHA well yeah I have fingerpainted with my grandson, lots of fun that is...I don't believe you are a klutz, at least your poems don't show it, thanks much Sunshine. floria

Floria

"Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

Madame Chipmunk
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28 posted 2002-03-07 08:45 PM

Beautiful painting and beautiful poem, Floria.
I agree with you about them setting you free.

Recently I bought some paint and some canvas, but I've been so busy writing poetry and posting it that they are still sitting in the closet in their bag.
One of these days, I will take them out and let them set me free just as you have.

Beautifully written with lots of wisdom ((hugs))

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Martie

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29 posted 2002-03-07 08:49 PM

Floria

How did I miss this treasure of word paint and paint paint. It's wonderful, as are you, my dear!!

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