THE IMAGE

forgetful, frustration

She stares at a blank canvas

eyes glossy barely blink

ts all in here memory

fades in and out

time flows without a spark

she retreats to the window

opens it, fresh air floods her nostrils

deems it may benefit her neurons

no photograph to copy

merely momentary recalls of her past love

on occasion she sees him in her mind’s eye

yet it too dissipates swiftly

 

That very night she dreams of the two

a pleasurable evening in darkness of night

no moon, no stars

just a touch of devotion

she views his sense of passion

clearly as if he was beside her in bed

 

At dawn she awakens with a startle

adorns her sleeping gown

rushes to her studio

where the empty canvas awaits her

with brush and paint in hand

she drafts a quick likeness

then composes more accurately

his smiling face

in turn she beams

at the last brush stroke

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Samuel Dickens]

Those blank canvases can be very intimidating, especially when all you've got to work from is a memory. You well demonstrate the artist's struggle to create. It takes bravery!

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Sam for a lovely review, much appreciated!
Warmly, B

[Lydia Shutter]

How romantic! We can remember past loves, past friends, past family...but to be able to draw a face and visualize it....that is special. Even more so special is the way you write about it. So lovely, Betty. Lydi**

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much, a lovely review and much appreciated 🌷🌷
Warmly
B

[Neville]

Exquisite ink such as this will always get my vote Betty .. 💯/💯👍

[Betty Hermelee]

Aw thank you, most appreciated Neville🌷🌷🌷Warmly B

[Anushka joshi]

Girl, This feels so calm. I love how this is all so visual. Every artist regardless of their art will feel every single word. Can relate to it so much. I came after so long and after reading this it became worth it

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much for that lovely review, most appreciated 🌷🌷
Warmly, B

[Thomas W Case]

Tremendous work. Powerful writing.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Thomas, much appreciated!
Warmly,B

[Soren]

Art is art and whether paint, stone, or words it leaves a feeling. This poem was most beautifully painted.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Soren for a splendid review (as always)
Warmly, B

[The_Ancient_Rock]

You paint beautifuly with your words.
The painter's white canvas or the writer's blank page.
Art can be made from a wide set of emotions, but truly love is the greatest.
I enjoyed reading this poem very much.
Well done. 😃
Paintings can make even better images than pictures.
Because a painting captures the artist's soul.
Take good care Betty. Great work.
Best wishes. Bright blessings.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you for your spot on comment, I love it!
Warmly, B

[The_Ancient_Rock]

You are most welcome friend. 😃

[redd Brick Keshner]

An opportunity presents to highlight white a camera might overlook and to de-enhance what the camera “chose” to spotlight. 🙏🏻🕊

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks for a lovely review!🌷
Warmly,
B

[redd Brick Keshner]

You’re welcome B 🙏🏻🕊

[emmajoygreen]

(lost an entire review!)

Betty, many thanks for allowing your readers to again travel your wonderful book. By offering chapters or areas, you're displaying the care you took to use correct phrasing and words of that time which, of course, adds to the time, style and heart of your writing. Exampled by, '.. she retreats to the window'/ adorns her sleeping gown ., '. Again, thank you for sharing your skills - clever lady, you!

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Em
Though this may look like part of my new book, it's really a stand-alone piece....just used to writing like this.. and it very well could be!!! Maybe she takes up painting..never know THANK YOU MY DEAR FRIEND for your always excellent reviews!
Warmly, B xo

[emmajoygreen]

Silly me but - certainly not silly you: such fine writing.
:)

[Betty Hermelee]

Always a pleasure dear friend!
Warmly, B

[emmajoygreen]

Grinning! Waving! Chillingly warmly!
Been a cold sunny day today - but, then, that's England! We offer variety, free of charge!

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

I feel like all art one must be moved and inspired to create. Write what you know as they say. Draw or paint what you love and are moved to. Because it's that captured glamour that others will see in the finished product. Which may hold some significant or resonance in their heart as well.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Carlos for that wonderful review! much appreciated🌷🌷🌷
Warmly, B