Me, Matisse and the Snail (IP)

You are writing again and on good form, I really like the repetition and the eye for detail here, you certainly haven't forgotten how to write really good poems. :-)

Thanks FB for the kind words. Unfortunately I have forgotten how to write, hence the need to re-hash my last one ito an IP. Sometimes re-writing helps get one going again...

At last I'm beginning to feel a bit more like `me' (and less snail-like!) after a weird few months so hopefully the rest will follow with time and patience.

ATB.

Coral, this is great. As fb says, the repetition works excellently.

I really like this stanza:-

"I am ripped and torn, colour-
splashed, disfigured, random
shapes pasted onto canvas
and hung out to dry, so what
has he made of me now..."

Wonderful stuff;-)

Tina x

Ah, I really appreciate that Tina! You've given me a much-needed boost so many thanks for that. x

Perfect poem coral, I think you've got the IP
down wonderfully, like FB said the repetition
works so well.

Love the whole poem, but the stanza that stands
out for me is:-

I am changing shape;
does he notice the curve of
my back, the slowness of my
movements, the faded paint
trail that drags in my wake?

Your study of the artist is captivating, you
breathe new life into his painting.

Jenny.x

Wonderful! I really like this. :)
Question, what does IP mean?

Thanks so much Jenny for your feedback - much appreciated. x

Thank you twoflowers (wonder what the two flowers are?)....

IP is Inspiration Point - ideas for writing suggested by Tony Cook. If you look on Homepage under main list (left hand side blue print) you will find it there. This week is was `repetition'.

Nice to meet you and I will look out for your work.

My two favourite verses have already been chosen, so I will just say I think this is a wonderful poem.

Many many thanks for that shoe - your comment means more than you know.

Such a lovely poem x:)

Wow - thank you so much Firebird! x

Particularly like how the fourth stanza sets up the seventh, good stuff! all the best lena xx

Many thanks for reading this one and commenting, Lena.

Absolutely love the first two stanzas. Some really great images in this one, a beautifully visual poem :-)

Magic xxx

Thank you so much Magic - this is the last piece of writing I managed before quite a bid life change and move, so I really appreciate you reading it and leaving such a positive comment.

Coral xx

Seashore, this is superb, great words, great pictures.

It's great when one hasn't written for a while and such a lovely comment such as this comes out of the blue....so many thanks for that, scratch!