For the Judith Heartsong Artsy Essay, http://journals.aol.com/judithheartsong/newbeginning/entries/1396
Photograph by Judith Heartsong
One step, two step, three step four.
Here, I'll open the heavy door.
One step,
Lets walk a moment with me.
Take a glance at the pedestals I've created.
This isn't a rhyme, but I command a reason.
A block at a time, space I inspired.
Each step a tribute to all that is mine.
One corner, two corner, three corner four.
It's about visionary lines.
These square's of past,
Filled with terms I'll come to understand in time.
Isolated and my individual,
A beautiful unique which only I can discover.
It's a pattern, a pirates map, I know so well.
Two step,
Just a hop and a skip to my next choice.
How was I too know I could create such a jagged surface.
It's up to me to understand my design.
Like the tune of life, I have my ups and I have my downs.
With it's climbs and falls, the square is formed.
Four lines and angles divine.
I never counted on such clarity.
Moments can be single in thought and space.
Captured in element, reserved for reflection.
A mystery for me to investigate.
Three step,
Careful now, some of those memories are sharp.
If I had a witness, to mark the darkest of my design, there would be no need to explain.
I've laid in the middle waiting for pause.
In these moments I've felt strongest to shape new lines.
Sweet choices, cards of hope and defining character.
No one put a limit on the bounty of lines given.
Take the chisel and keep constructing.
I can't unbreak what I've already shattered,
But the tools are always by my side, a labor of dreams.
Four step,
Hang on now, it's a leap to the end.
One day, the composition will finish.
And I have to know.
I'll run my hands over it's textured surface and sign my peace.
Life, like art, is the reflection of a mind that keeps conceiving.
Deliver me the courage to revisit all the corners.
To have gathered enough pieces
The finely constructed, the cracked and mended.
This isn't a rhyme, but I demand a reason.
Insight and wisdom.
And with blessed relief,
Answers will be my final piece.
One step, two step, three step four.
Let's gently close that door.
28 comments:
THAT'S BEAUTIFULLLL.......THE WORDS, THE STRUCTURE. THE WAY IN ARTIST WOULD PAINT......
BRINx
Very nice!
Fabulous essay. How many times can I say to you, the GIRL can WRITE. Beautiful word pictures that really talk to my heart today....... a day when I feel a little more broken than usual. Wonderful depth and clarity. A marvelous read and a talented writer. Very well done. Powerful.
judi
This was truly a work of art. ~Sie
Beautiful poem...you can feel it taking shape, very well done...Sandi
My soul is happy, it's found there are others who can express what it cannot. A true talent and award worthy I'm sure. Please don't ever stop letting the words flow from you and into all our hearts.
Tammy
Nicely done!
Best,
Judith
http://journals.aol.com/jtuwliens/MirrorMirrorontheWall
You really do have a gift! Loved it... great entry for the contest.
http://journals.aol.com/astaryth/AdventuresofanEclecticMind
Again, you share yourself so beautifully. Paulette
h,mmmmm and gifted too nice one m8
Wow, what an imagination. I must admit I've drawn blanks when looking at the photo. Hopefully something will come to me before time runs out. I just love the poem. I'm always amazed at all the wonderful entries that this contest inspires.
Thanks for stopping by.
dave
http://journals.aol.com/ibspiccoli4life/RandomThoughtsfromaProgressiveMi/entries/296
i love this entry
:ana:
As always, a great read. Now about the black boot experience from the previous journal entry. All I can think of, and it's a strong thought, is you need to buddy up with someone who owns a Harley and hit the open road -or - buy one of your own, and hit the open road, although the former would be far more practical. Then you could experience the rush of the black boot sassy attitude on a regular basis without getting pulled over for speeding. At least that was my experience. LOL...Too Cool. Dalene
that is so lovely.... i love the line "a beautiful unique which only i can discover". i feel like everyone in our lives loves us for a reason, and they can find a good in us, a beautiful part of us that they admire. but we have to learn to find something about ourselves to love and admire for it's beauty. i'm still working on that b/c i tend to focus on my worser sides. this was a beautiful entry. i don't know you but i admire the way you weave your words in your entries.
I'll just say stunning
perhaps I'll say, wow
maybe just, you did it
with flare, somehow.
you racked the senses
knocked the braces down
and drug out each tidbit
that could be found.
You did just that
as if it were a virus
and posted the beauty of it
here in "Shadow of the Iris"
Good stuff, Rebecca. Proud of ya.
Spencer
You're taking baby steps!!!! Glad to see you taking them, my friend.
that is really something else!
original, creative, i am speechless!
Marti
I don't feel the need to speak.
-Paul
Thanks for sharing your beautiful writing with us.... this entry and all your others.
Peace, Virginia
Congratualations on your recognition!
A masterful piece and so deserving of recognition! Well done and congratulations! Sam
Congratulations on ANOTHER well deserved win!!! In awe of your talent, as always! :)
http://journals.aol.com/astaryth/AdventuresofanEclecticMind
what a wonderful and creative interpretation! My compliments ! Marc :)
beautifful entry can see why it was one of the winners congrats
~Kristina
What a great entry. Very intriguing to read each person's view of Judith's photo. Congratulations on your win.
Beautiful and inspiring. Congrats on being selected. :)
~Dona
VERY nice. you know I like poetry, whether it's rhyming or not. great work!
Argh, no mosaic art to see =o( ... But, what a wonderful entry nevertheless! ... See, it's no fair, you gotta be able to publish this kind of masterpiece NOW... It's no good when you're long gone and 6ft under, and then people finally appreciate it like the way they do so many artists... FAR TOO LATE!!!
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