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Self Portrait (inspired by WoundedHeart ‘s comments on “Painting”)
The brushes lied to me
The paints hid the truth
The canvas a deception
Framed suitably in delirium
Depression spoon fed me
The taste seemed truthful
Cloaked in bleak darkness
Pain was the purveyor here
Sadness taking me over
A sub conscious mind job
Internal, emotional fuckwittery
The eyes weren’t really evil
They were just a bit scared
There was no evil intent
Just a longing to be hugged
The truth stranger than fiction
My artistic endeavors
Although not counterfeit
Were indeed so very false
I know I need help, love
And the understanding of
My melancholic masterpiece
(Painting by david_macleod)
https://deepundergroundpoetry.com/poems/252154-painting/
The paints hid the truth
The canvas a deception
Framed suitably in delirium
Depression spoon fed me
The taste seemed truthful
Cloaked in bleak darkness
Pain was the purveyor here
Sadness taking me over
A sub conscious mind job
Internal, emotional fuckwittery
The eyes weren’t really evil
They were just a bit scared
There was no evil intent
Just a longing to be hugged
The truth stranger than fiction
My artistic endeavors
Although not counterfeit
Were indeed so very false
I know I need help, love
And the understanding of
My melancholic masterpiece
(Painting by david_macleod)
https://deepundergroundpoetry.com/poems/252154-painting/
Published 15th Dec 2016
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16th Dec 2016 1:20am
Picture perfect. Van Gogh couldn't have painted it any better!
Now I will have to go read the inspirator...
JJ
Now I will have to go read the inspirator...
JJ
17th Dec 2016 4:27am
it's the same as the painting - just me at a different time :-)
I am glad you enjoyed it and commented - thank you :-)
I am glad you enjoyed it and commented - thank you :-)
17th Dec 2016 10:44am
Totally honored that my comments could inspire you to write and revisit this subject from a different angle. I feel like you've grabbed a new, less deceptive brush and found yourself different shades to work with in this piece. I think your self portrait may be an ongoing process as each painting leads to the revelation of more layers and clarity within them. You reflecting and seeing the truth in colours makes for a great exhibit. :)
17th Dec 2016 7:52pm
Wow! there ya go again - these comments have me writing down lines and ideas - to me that's why good critique is worth it's weight in gold for a writer. Inspiration can come from a word. a line, an idea, that's why comments are so important to me - thank you much :-)
