RJC

Gold cherry

By Di_Hard

Thu, 25 Aug 2022
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18 comments
 

His face is the waves of shipwreck

slants and slashes, all going down

while hand light-holds a brush to make

blank paper open up like dawn

 

to possibilities of joy

brought life by sights behind his eyes

that on the surface bleak survey

those around, who to him despise

 

one who can't fit any job-slot

which without his curse of a gift

fill most days, never knowing what

Hells drag him down, or Heavens lift

 

to force out their skim of beauty

moving his soul as if in dance

till with a worshipper's duty

he shares his Love in colour, paints

 

 

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Comments

Submitted by Ewan on

I do love this one. Lots to admire here.

"His face is the waves of shipwreck

slants and slashes,"

is absolutely terrific.

Well done.

E x

 

 

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Submitted by Di_Hard on

That means a lot Ewan,thankyou so much

 

Submitted by Ewan on

This marvellous poem needs to be seen by more people. Those of you who can please share and or retweet, please.

Well done, Di_Hard.

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Submitted by Di_Hard on

Wow! THANKYOU!!!

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Does he live somewhere near you. I found more of his colourful paintings, but no photo of him, which intrigued me after you description in the first two lines!

I'd love to be able to paint, but I suppose it must feel like when you feel staisfied with word arrangements you've arrived at. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Rhiannon, your gift for making words musical is something else! I cannot think even of a famous poet who does what you can

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

What a great tribute to this humble artist Di. I've just been on the internet and checked out his other paintings. You describe well his talant. I think that first stanza sums him up perfectly.

Congrats on the gold cherries too. Well deserved.

Jenny. 

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Oh Jenny, thankyou :0) It is wonderful of you and Rhiannon to look up his paintings!

 

Submitted by airyfairy on

I looked him up, too. This is a marvellous poem that really conveys the strength of his work. His paintings of trees particularly struck me - there's one called The Ghost Tree which I can't quite get out of my mind. Great work Di! 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Thankyou so much Airy, I'm so glad you liked this, and looked up his paintings too! I think he is a real artist

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Di

This is so beautiful. So much said in so few words. You are a wonderful poet.

Jean Day

Submitted by Di_Hard on

thankyou so much, Jean! You are really kind :0) I hope you are having a good day. thankyou very much for reading and your lovely comment

 

Submitted by celticman on

art in the craft of making words speak, well done. 

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Thankyou so much CM!

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Di

 

You have such a way with words.  I so admire your writing.

Jean Day

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Thankyou Jean, that is so kind, I really appreciate your comment, and wish so much I had the gift of storyterlling that you do! I hope you are having a good day today

 

Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

A mysterious and atmospheric poem, Di. I cna't even try to fathom the deeps of it and that's ok

xxRay

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Thankyou so much for reading this Ray, and commenting :0) I hope you are well.

That's a lovely comment, very much appreciated!