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Artistry of the Mind |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada 
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Artistry of the Mind Every human, every creature, Every living thing we see … Paints a most intriguing picture, Through the mind's sheer artistry. Have you looked beyond the canvas, Past the brush strokes layered there? Have you seen beyond the image? Could it be … you're unaware? Have you gazed beyond the surface, 'Tward the depths of sweet explore? Have you wondered at the vision … Knew that there was something more? Has your feathered brush drawn something You have yet to understand? If you took a moment longer, Could you let your mind expand? Let no labels blind your vision, Open up your eyes anew …. Peer beyond the artist's palette, Far outside the common view. Open up your mind to beauty You have never seen before, Look beyond the misconceptions … Deep into the inner core. Hidden there beneath the shadows, In the guise of simple form, Rests a realm of pure ambrosia, If you let your sight conform. Fear not that your eyes deceive you, Welcome their diversity … There's a world beyond the canvas, "If" you truly wish to see. /Kit McCallum . [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (08-06-2002 02:14 PM).] |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
 Sheesh! You need to write more often! Loved it, Kit.Said if I only could ... |
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Blue Kitty Member
since 2002-08-05
Posts 72Virginia |
Your painting with words and saying so much. It’s so hard to look passed the canvas as you call it, I know it is for me, especially when it’s full of pretty colors. You want people to do something very very hard, but if they did, I bet it would be worth it. P. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (smiles) Awwwwwww, I love this, sweet friend, I believe deep in all our hearts and minds there rests an artistic mastety just dying to come out and all we have to do is believe in it and it will come out! (kiss on cheek) This is a gorgeous work of art, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kit, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Has your feathered brush drawn something, You have yet to understand? If you took a moment longer, Could you let your mind expand? Let no labels blind your vision, Open up your eyes anew …. Peer beyond the artist's palette, Far outside the common view. This is so totally meaningful as well as well written... I am just in awe of you, Kit...  ~ lots of warm fuzzy chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Elan Member
since 2002-05-03
Posts 382State of Wide Eye |
Yes, Kit, indeed, you should take time out when you can, just to pen perfection like this... as marvelous as you are, we need a little more  Thank you! |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
Always enjoy the cadence of your work, Kit. (not to mention the content) Musical. Love to read it and would love to hear you read it. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Every human, every creature, Every living thing we see Paints a most intriguing picture, Through the mind's sheer artistry. Have you looked beyond the canvas, Past the brush strokes layered there? Have you seen beyond the image? Could it be you're unaware? Have you gazed beyond the surface, 'Tward the depths of sweet explore? Have you wondered at the vision Knew that there was something more? Has your feathered brush drawn something, You have yet to understand? If you took a moment longer, Could you let your mind expand? ====================================== I wasnt born gifted of the hands ... I can not paint, sculpt or draw. Not even a simple stick figure ... comes from this "southpaw" But should I want pure beauty... a canvas colored in rainbow's hue Should I wish for lovely unending ... I need only request a self portrait of you.  As I read this cadence kissed gem of pen and its artist theme...I was thinking Sy is gonna love this one Then I could picture you standing at your easel doing what you love most. I stopped in for lunch and its and I find your name ... so good to see that shining smile of yours here today Kit-gator-girlie!!Your pen is as gifted as your paintbrush  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Kit, I don't know how this got by me but I caught it now. You touched a tender spot in me. It is a question I've asked all my life and still do. Life is full of stages and I sort of understand most but the one that gets to me are those that can and don't. Your poem is excellent and you have a mind like a steel trap. You are one of a kind and always will be. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
I am jealous, envious, and totally in awe of this poem.....Beautifully written, very descriptive and such a message within... |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Kit, what a beautiful way to send an important message. Sandra |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Beautiful thoughts and words. There are no limits to visions in our mind There are no limits to what we might find |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Kit, you always display before us poetic perfection! Please try to make the time to join us out here more often. Beautiful write poetess~Hugs. |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Writing at it's absolute best! You are a gifted writer. Gosh, it's such a joy to read what you write. I have read this over and over and see more each time I read it. Thank you. I just love these lines: '...Fear not that your eyes deceive you, Welcome their diversity … There's a world beyond the canvas, "If" you truly wish to see...' Oh, how we so desperately need to look and see. We are missing so much in life. Hugs, Marti |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Tonight, I've read many strong and moving poems, and this is among the best of them. Kit, you always brings beauty and universal truths to life with such grace and perfection. And surely this is worthy of applause. You are a talented, compassionate poet and that's something to be very proud of! This should hang on the wall of everyone's home as a reminder, and it would be an honour to save this in my library Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Bridget Shenachie Senior Member
since 2002-01-23
Posts 1056Kansas USA |
Beautiful poem! This is a  Shenachie |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Lovely poem, my friend, Kit... Regards, sudhir |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Kit not only are the words beautiful, but the meaning that they hold are intensley beautiful. Another jewel to be tucked into the box of treasures. A keeper for sure. Loved this. Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal. |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Kit, enjoyed the read, you keep your talents for too long locked away from our view, lovely expression and thought. Your words they painted to my mind A treasure that you helped to find A canvas bare and virgin white With beauties touch to take my sight Sincerely Rick Paint us more pictures with your words please. |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
there sure is Kit ... you've written this so wonderfully ... the flow, the rhyme and your lovely thoughts always bring a smile Rex |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
That is alot of questions you ask us and none of them are easy. I used to feel as if I were stuck "between" the paint and the canvas......then all I need was a mirror to see the images. Wonderful writing my friend and you already know that your cadence and flow have always been favorites of mine(thus the challenges) but I will say once again..THEY STILL ARE. |
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cjohnson/poet2079 Junior Member
since 2002-07-31
Posts 35va(757) |
Thank you for the warm welcome. Awesome artistry! "Colorful words, create a scene, exposing, expressing what the mind can concieve..." eyssence eyssence |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
You do write with perfect flow Kit--and I love painting metaphors--and people are truly works of art, and great art? you can look at a million times and see something new to relate to--much like your work! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You only think I haven't read this yet... |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Ah, sweet Kit! Not only are the mechanics flawless, as are all with the signature Kit McCallum, but you have woven a wonderful touch of philosophical wisdom within these lines. How great it would be if all lived by these suggestions.... Perfection, dear Kit |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Kit~ You painted a beauty~ 'Hidden there beneath the shadows, In the guise of simple form, Rests a realm of pure ambrosia, If you let your sight conform.' *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Bsquirrel: I wish I had time to write more often Mike … I try though, I do try. Thanks for enjoying, and for your encouragement. Blue Kitty: Yes, it's hard to do sometimes, when what we see is only on the surface … much appreciated your thoughts here Blue Kitty, thank you. Mistletoe Angel: Ah Noah … beautifully said, my friend, thank you, indeed. Madame Chipmunk: Thank you so much for the wonderful encouragement Lyra, you are very much appreciated. Elan: That is so thoughtful Elan, thank you for your kind words. Krawdad: Thanks so much for commenting on the cadence Krawdad … that means a lot to me, very grateful. Janet Marie: What a beautiful, poetic response JM … you warm my heart gator-gal … love your "southpaw" and your encouraging words, thank you, my friend. Seymour Tabin: I'm glad I was able to touch a tender spot Sy … as your words do so many times ... for me. Hugs … Magnus: I'm glad you enjoyed this piece Magnus … it's encouraging to know that the message is heard, much appreciated. Catalinamoon: Thank you so much for the lovely comment Sandra, I'm very grateful. Paul Wilson: Wonderfully stated Paul … your response is beautifully phrased, and I would love to read those two lines expanded into a larger poetic piece from you. E-mail me to let me know if you do? Enchantress: Thank you Nancy … I'm trying very hard to make room for "fun" again. The last year has been a work-whirlwind, but it felt like "old times" the last few days as I've played in Open more in the last 3 days than I have in the last 3 months, lol. What a great feeling. NewEnglandlazurlu: Thank you so much for this beautiful comment Marti … I truly appreciate these lovely words. Honeybee: Thank you for such a beautiful comment Melissa … I'm very grateful that I have the opportunity to share in both reading and writing with everyone here at Passions, very much appreciated. Bridget Shenachie: Ah, I do love to see my little smilie creations getting a workout Bridget, thank you for this lovely thought. Sudhir Iyer: Always wonderful to hear from you and read you my friend. Boy, it's been a long time since we registered isn't it? Feels like a lifetime of poetry since April 2000. Hugs … Gentle Spirit: Thank you so much for the beautiful sentiments Donna … I am very appreciative. Rick: What a wonderful poetic response Rick … that, in itself is a treasure ... thank "you"! Rex Allen McCoy: I'm glad I can bring a smile Rex … it's always wonderful to see you, and such a treat to read you the other day as well. Wonderful writing! Mark Bohannan: Being "stuck between the paint and the canvas" … loved that visual Mark, as I understand it all too well. It's so wonderful to see you here again … I know I've said that before … but … I just wanted to say it again. Hugs to you … cjohnson/poet2079: Thanks so much for the kind comment cjohnson, and welcome again to Passions … I'm sure you'll enjoy your stay! serenity blaze: You've captured the essence of what I tried to relay Serenity … thank you for seeing the messages within and letting me know … very much appreciated. Sunshine: LOL … you Karilea, are a … have I mentioned that yet?Balladeer: Thank you so much for the beautiful words sweet poet … I've missed you Michael … perhaps I have a case of "wannaduet" coming on? Marge Tindal: Thanks for the lovely response Marge … you are very much appreciated, my friend. Much appreciation to all /Kit |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I think others have said better everything I wanted to say. *S* This is superb, Kit... a wonderful message conveyed in perfect meter and rhyme. *S* |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Indeed - what Deer said...  Beyond that canvas lies another dimension touched only by the skill of your verse... This is wonderful, m'friend...  |
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