Storm's a Comin

Storm's a Comin

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Portrait of a Paintress

Bare in the studio

pieces of shattered reflection

alone in front of her canvas,

she is the Mother of creation


without giving birth—no

distended belly or ripe breasts.

Concentration on hand and brush

on technique and value.


There is confession into this canvas

of her life. She is absorbed, unabashed.

No audience or gallery, just artist and

medium. It is she who glows


the work of creation remains hidden

under careful placement and delicate arms.


The easel knows, but isn't telling.

3/7/10

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