UNITY
My brush is a bird
that paints in red
loquacious and free
stroke by stroke
colour comes out
captivating me
the dancing rain
on my fingertips
flick of my wrist
of secrets born
whispering
FREEDOM
©AmandavdL 2010
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SEAT OF MY SOUL 
August 28, 2010 at 7:33 am
Red is a rocking color, Amanda. You have given red a worthy send off with your bold words dancing on the page winding down to a whisper; and then the whisper shouts Freedom! Excellent work! Thank you for sharing. Much love… xxoo
August 28, 2010 at 8:20 am
(Smiling)…not hard to tell that red is my favourite color, even my hair is red!!!!! I have started taking art classes and just love every moment of it. It makes it easy to write about when you have a passion for something. Your comments are always warm and so encouraging Carol….I thank you from my heart. Hugs xxx
August 28, 2010 at 7:41 am
whispering…FREEDOM
wow!!!
love the image as well… so thoughtful…
have a gr8 week 🙂
August 28, 2010 at 8:21 am
Thanks my friend, I appreciate it so much and hope you have a wonderful weekend too:) Here’s some hugs just for you {{{{Hugggggssssss}}}} xx
August 28, 2010 at 8:30 am
Nicely done, Amanda…there must certainly be freedom as one creates a beautiful scene from thin air. Wonderful imagery in these words. 🙂
August 28, 2010 at 5:01 pm
I did the first comment from my phone, and I missed the awesome song…Pink Floyd…my favorite band, period. Great song choice! I know Kavita loves it 🙂
August 29, 2010 at 7:23 am
Great song indeed…thanks x
August 29, 2010 at 6:51 am
There is freedom yes Tracy…and that is indeed wonderful. Thanks for your comments.
August 28, 2010 at 9:18 am
this is truly masterful,
love it for sure..
😉
August 29, 2010 at 6:51 am
Thanks Jingle…hope you have a good weekend wherever you are…xxx
August 28, 2010 at 9:20 am
fantastic read, thank you!
August 29, 2010 at 7:01 am
Thank you ….I appreciate your presence here so much…have a great weekend x
August 28, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Very good writing, love the picture, red is also my favourite colour.
August 29, 2010 at 7:04 am
Whoohoo….red shoes baby!! xx
August 28, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Love the circles theme, and the depth perspective in the painting, red of course – it had to be red. And the title fits it nicely. Freedom whispers… it does.
August 29, 2010 at 7:06 am
Freedom indeed whispers my friend…thanks so much and hope you’re having a wonderful weekend. It’s getting warmer and that makes me very happy!!! xx
August 28, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Amanda, this is a beautiful painting… I love it and knew that it would be red and the poem is so lovely and descriptive of your new-found creative ability!
Some awards for you from me via Jingle:
http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/2010/08/27/friendship-means-a-world-2-me/
pick three awards from my post,
You deserve them! Happy Weekend, my beautiful artist…. 🙂
Heartspell xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
August 29, 2010 at 7:08 am
Thanks my dear friend…I so appreciate them…and will place them on Jingle’s award page…and yes…IT HAD TO BE RED:):):):)Happy weekend to you xxxxxxx
August 28, 2010 at 2:30 pm
To enjoy anything truly, one needs freedom… just like that little brush… just like the butterflies… Lovely poem, my dear… And your artwork is brilliant!!!! Totally Awesome! Oh girrlll.. you LOOOOVE Red, don’t you?!!??! 🙂 It’s my mom’s fav. color too!!! 🙂
Umm… did you happen to read my comment on Tracy’s post ‘Coming back to life’? In any case, i mentioned there that Coming back to Life, and High Hopes are my ALL TIME FAVORITES by Pink Floyd!! And now you put up this post, with High Hopes in it!!! WOWWWWWW… I truly believe that distances mean NOTHING!! 🙂
Lov ya, sweetie!!! Hugz!!!!! 😀
August 29, 2010 at 7:14 am
It is indeed my favourite color in the whole world…happy you liked it Kavita…nope, I did not see the writing on Tracy’s post but also had another song first off on the poem and changed it!!!!! Did not know it was your favourite…I don’t like all of their songs but THAT one does have special meaning. If you read what Joanny says in the comments too…gives you goosbumps!!! DISTANCE MEANS NOTHING!!!! Hope you’re having a kick ass weekend girl…like I do 🙂 🙂 🙂 xxxx
August 29, 2010 at 7:18 pm
heheheh.. I read Joanny’s comment.. and replied to it too 🙂
August 30, 2010 at 9:56 am
She is awesome 🙂
August 28, 2010 at 2:38 pm
That’s a cute poem. Are you a painter?
Pink Floyd is my favorite too so doubly happy :))
Have a fab weekend!
Suja
August 29, 2010 at 7:17 am
Thanks so much…yes I have started painting and am loving it so…thanks for your presence here…I appreciate it so much x ~ Amanda x
August 28, 2010 at 3:48 pm
Freedom to create….painting releases so many emotions!Your words capture so many more…xx
August 29, 2010 at 7:19 am
It certainly does….hope you are having a great weekend. xx
August 28, 2010 at 6:11 pm
….lovely stuff…..I`m busy….with something red……I might just post a photo….hhmmm….take care!!!…huggs…
August 29, 2010 at 7:24 am
Whooohooo…did not know you are a painter too…please post it, I would love to see!! Hope you’re having a kick ass weekend!! Hugggggsss xxx
August 28, 2010 at 6:59 pm
Amanda
What a beautiful poem about color, you are simply the most colorful poet around. Funny how you posted that video on Pink Floyd and Kavita was thinking about it and I was thinking about doing a poem about color and here I see your beautiful creation. Magical you are.
Have a red- a luscious week end.
Joanny
August 29, 2010 at 7:28 am
Great minds think alike LOLOL….Your comment’s just awesome Joanny…I wish the same for you too..FANTABULOUS weekend and I send you huggggsss oxoxoxox
August 29, 2010 at 7:17 pm
yaaayyyy… you know what, Joanny… maybe some day, you, Amanda and I should write a poem together!!! 🙂 that would be like the creation of creations!! 🙂 What say?! 🙂
August 30, 2010 at 9:56 am
Yeahhhhh…I cannot agree more…would be a masterpiece…what do you think? Love you both xxx
August 28, 2010 at 8:29 pm
Very nice, Amanda. I particularly like the way in which you have ended with the title once again.
August 29, 2010 at 7:37 am
Thanks Adee..glad you liked it!! xx
August 28, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Sorry, my mistake, I see you have called the piece ‘Unity’.
August 29, 2010 at 7:37 am
Wink wink 🙂
August 28, 2010 at 9:21 pm
This is beautifully rendered! I love the bird imagery: immediately sets a fanciful, free tone!
August 29, 2010 at 7:38 am
Thanks so much Christine…so happy to see you here…please come and visit again. Have a great weekend xx
August 28, 2010 at 10:28 pm
‘the dancing rain on my fingertips’ – what a lovely expression Amanda.
You really capture the magic of painting in this poem. I love the artwork (is it yours) and the poem is awesome!! Chloe xx
August 29, 2010 at 7:39 am
So happy you liked it…as you can see, red is my favourite color!! Freedom baby!! Have a great time…and sweet dreams without the mice:):):
August 28, 2010 at 11:32 pm
hey 🙂
nice 🙂
August 29, 2010 at 8:54 am
Thanks my friendx
August 29, 2010 at 12:23 am
You always have such compelling photos to accompany your work, buttercup. Not that your work needs it, but they’re an interesting addition.
August 29, 2010 at 8:55 am
Thanks Eric..sometimes it takes longer to find the right picture than writing the actual poem!!! What we do to ourselves!! Have a great weekend my friend xx
August 29, 2010 at 12:27 am
Makes me want to paint (again).
August 29, 2010 at 8:20 am
Please do that, it’s very inspiring. Thanks for being here xx
August 29, 2010 at 1:31 am
Just beautiful.
Plus a wish for you:
August 29, 2010 at 8:21 am
Thanks so very much, I feel honored and proud that you thought of me… have a great weekend my friend xx
August 29, 2010 at 2:09 am
Isn’t it rewarding to receive Cin’s recognition? Because we share the honour and category of Cin’s award, I have swung by your blog and am delighting in your offerings. I look forward to following your posts.
I had to smile at your photo of icicles. Having grown up with them decorating our eaves, I am delighted to be reminded of the artistic value they hold.
August 29, 2010 at 9:01 am
Wow, I am so honored that you took the time to come here. Thank you so much and I most certainly will return the compliment. Cindy is a special girl in my book for sure!! Have a happy weekend my friend. Hugs x
August 29, 2010 at 3:01 am
Cryyyy freeeedom 🙂
Terrific poem amanda..I loved the new look of ur blog too..those eyes are sensational 🙂
Oh btw, do u paint and are the ones above ur paintings..then my appreciation should be doubled 🙂
thnks for the share..I loved this!
August 29, 2010 at 9:02 am
I do paint and it is the most rewarding feeling to be able to look at your own creation on cavas!! (Just like writing a poem but in a different way!!) Thanks so much for being here…I do appreciate it so much xx
August 29, 2010 at 4:32 am
perfect rhyme perfect poetry
grt jobbbbbbbbb
i m loving itttttttttttttt
August 29, 2010 at 9:03 am
Mwah mwah…thanks so much. Have a good weekend xxxxx
August 29, 2010 at 11:52 am
The freedom of sacred space. Nice work, Amanda … lovely artwork too.
And topped with Pink Floyd … kinda like a cherry on a sundae.
Hugs … Happy … Sunday night?????
August 30, 2010 at 9:50 am
You like Pink Floyd?…I do but not all of the songs…only this one 🙂 Memories xx
September 3, 2010 at 11:30 am
I was a painter before a poet but have been having terrible trouble with “painter’s block.” This post is a very timely reminder to let go and let it run free. (I printed it out as inspiration in my studio/office.)
Thank you so much for this!
September 3, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Wow, that is wonderful, I have started painting a couple of months ago and enjoy it so very much. I have not had “painter’s block” yet…too excited but have that with poetry sometimes:) I feel honored that you printed this Christina, thank you so much. Sending you loads of love 🙂