DID YOU SAY ART?
RETURN TO INNOCENCE
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
©AvdL 2010
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SEAT OF MY SOUL 
September 19, 2010 at 1:49 pm
Ahhhh, this took my breath away!!! I am so happy yo reposted this from a couple of weeks ago. I was offline with computer difficulties and missing everyone and posts, and I KNOW I missed this then. Gorgeous and did you say ART??? ;D wonderful!!! ~April xoxo
September 19, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Quite a fine poem….and the image is just gorgeous.
September 19, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Now that made me smile Charles…as I am still learning! Thanks for that fine comment 🙂
September 19, 2010 at 1:58 pm
So happy to see you back again April, I have been quite busy too and not spending as much time here as I would like too:) Yes, this is one of my very humble (hiding my head) creations but love it sooooo much and have so much to learn still. It is fun and the best thing I have ever started!! Love you and have a great weekend dear one:) 🙂 🙂 xx
September 19, 2010 at 1:59 pm
That’s some amazing sand artistry in the video. And I love your “Return to Innocence” – a painted poem, vibrant, vivacious and, yes, free.
Wishing you a wonderfully lazy Sunday!
September 19, 2010 at 2:07 pm
Amazing video, is it not Adee?…Ditto girlfriend…sending you love xxx
September 19, 2010 at 2:49 pm
That was meant to be Ruth 😦 so sorry as Adee posted a message just under yours 😦 So much for lazy Sunday’s my friend xxxx Have a good one xx
September 19, 2010 at 2:38 pm
I don’t remember seeing this before Amanda, but I love it and think it is one of your best! Wonderful imagery! Enjoy your art…
September 19, 2010 at 2:51 pm
So much for lazy Sunday afternoons…just called someone else Adee 🙂 grrrr 😦 Thanks girlfriend…I hear it’s a glorious day in South Africa…you have my heart there!!
September 19, 2010 at 8:35 pm
Amanda, it’s a gorgeous day here – in fact the past couple of weeks have been really fantastic weather-wise. I thought maybe there is another Adee when I read that – moenie bekommerd wees nie!! I used to draw, but haven’t for some time, and had absolutely no patience for painting, lol. Now there’s not enough time in the day!
September 20, 2010 at 9:59 am
I know about time Adee, the older we get, the quicker time goes I think!! Hope your good weather lasts, it’s going to rain for most of the week here grrrrrrrrrr… OXOXOXOX
September 20, 2010 at 9:51 am
Thanks Adee, truly so enjoyable!! Have a happy week my friend xx
September 19, 2010 at 3:22 pm
I like the poem very much, and the painting.
Enjoy the rest of your afternoon, my friend. I have promised myself I will just do a few hours of work this morning and relax this afternoon.
Love you lots. xxx
September 20, 2010 at 9:55 am
Hope you had a relaxing time and that you’re feeling better? xxx
September 19, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Wow, Amanada, your painting is fabulous. So is your poem, but I am drawn back to the painting for seconds and thirds.
September 20, 2010 at 9:57 am
So happy you have enjoyed Amy!! It is so much fun and very relaxing and rewarding xx
September 19, 2010 at 5:45 pm
Reading this I feel so enchanted.. It’s been raining here too.. 😀
Pencil sketches.. wow.. All the best.. where are they doing it..? Mandies.. You painted this one..?? This is an absolute piece of Art.. You blow me girl..
Wishing you a great weekend- Girlfriend
xox
September 20, 2010 at 9:58 am
I go to art class every Wednesday and it is really so rewarding and fun. Yes I did….hope you have a great week my friend xx
September 19, 2010 at 9:43 pm
just awesome! what a marvelous painting! and that poem is pure dream.
thanks for sharing this gorgeous post.
have a beautiful sunday.
love.
September 20, 2010 at 9:59 am
Thanks dear one, hope your Sunday was a good one too 🙂 xxx Much love xxx
September 19, 2010 at 10:21 pm
Wow– fantastic! You are both lovely and multi-talented! Can’t wait to see how your verse + art blog will develop!
http://mairmusic.wordpress.com/
September 20, 2010 at 10:00 am
The best thing I have started and it’s just so rewarding Marilynn. Thanks for such a wonderful compliment. Have a good new week my friend xxx
September 19, 2010 at 10:38 pm
Great poem and glad to hear you’re beginning pencil sketches. hugs
September 20, 2010 at 10:02 am
Looking forward to it so much…very rewarding and fun, I think! oxoxoxo
September 19, 2010 at 11:34 pm
I did not get a chance to read this when you first posted it, however, I am glad you did re-post it as it is very beautiful and has such a deep message. Keep it up 🙂
September 20, 2010 at 10:02 am
Wonderful comment from a wonderful poet!! I appreciate it so much xx
September 19, 2010 at 11:57 pm
mandy dear, that is a lovely painting and your poem brought it to life. indeed that is one fiery, feisty declaration of freedom! the video is in itself an awesome work of art. thanks for sharing it with us.
also wanna let you know i have tags and awards for you. 🙂
http://pinklady-bing.blogspot.com/2010/09/fun-tags-and-lovely-awards.html
September 20, 2010 at 10:04 am
I am so very happy that you have enjoyed it, the video took my breath away. Aww thanks so much beautiful Lady, I always treasure your kindness and words…I thank you so very much and will keep it in my awards blog. Have a great week ahead with lots of love xxx Hugs xx
September 20, 2010 at 12:00 am
A re-post and is a new post for me. I like the painting and i love your poem. It’s very artistic and beautiful. I always think red is very striking!
September 20, 2010 at 10:19 am
Not hard to guess that red is my favourite color….glad you liked and thanks for the lovely comment 🙂
September 20, 2010 at 12:16 am
Hello my friend,
Beautiful. Just absolutely beautiful. You have really brought the colour red to life.
September 20, 2010 at 10:20 am
Thanks so much for your kind comment, I appreciate it so very much. Have a great week my friend xx
September 20, 2010 at 1:16 am
Greetings Amanda! What a beautiful post, artwork, poem, and video. I showed the video to my husband and we watched it twice. What amazing red blaze of beauty followed by words of a painter and video that continues perfectly your theme. Thank you for sharing your talents with us.
September 20, 2010 at 10:21 am
That video is just wonderful, got me glued to the screen too…happy you enjoyed my dear friend, so happy I started painting, it is the most rewarding thing I’ve enver done xxx
September 20, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Is the lovely blazing red artwork your very own? How beautiful!!! You should keep on painting. What a talent you have!
September 21, 2010 at 11:06 am
Yes it is my friend, so happy you liked it Carol 🙂
September 20, 2010 at 2:53 am
Peace and Joy, to you, Amanda 🙂
Laz
September 20, 2010 at 10:22 am
Thanks for your kind comment and reading Laz. Have a wonderful week ahead!! Much love xxx
September 20, 2010 at 6:38 am
I realized it was a repost.. but I relished it nevertheless! Frredom has to be enjoyed…always!! 🙂
And your painting is tooooo cool!! Gosh.. you are crazy about red..aren’t you?!?! 🙂
The video was mindblowing! What a find! Thanks for sharing it with us here…
September 20, 2010 at 10:23 am
Not hard to see why I love red!!! My life will be bland without it!! Love you Kavz xxx
September 20, 2010 at 7:17 am
I think poetry and art go so well together. Can’t wait to see more. I keep kicking myself for shelving my art – one day.
Lovely as always dear friend
moon hugs
September 20, 2010 at 10:25 am
Maybe you start again dear Leslie, to me there is nothing more rewarding!! (One day for sure) I feel Moon’s hugs and thank her!! Right back at you xxx
September 20, 2010 at 7:51 am
Something special for you : present you with this award here : http://ladynimue.wordpress.com/2010/09/20/bliss/ !!
September 20, 2010 at 10:27 am
Wow, always makes me feel so special when I see this, thanks so very much I really appreciate this kindness and gesture and will be over shortly to receive it. Have a great week ahead my friend xxx
September 20, 2010 at 8:54 am
How exquisite…the painting is amazing, too. I love your blog, Amanda, and your beautiful spirit.
September 20, 2010 at 10:27 am
What a beautiful comment this is, I thank you so very much and my answer to this…D I T T O ….much love to you my friend xxx
September 20, 2010 at 9:39 am
very stunning piece.
love the idea of art and poetry being one…
how divine!
xxx
September 20, 2010 at 10:28 am
Very happy you liked Jingle, I love the painting part just as much as poetry….not long then we post…exciting!!!! Whoohoooo xxxx
September 20, 2010 at 12:23 pm
helo amanda how u been…its been a while since i dropped by ur blog:)
amazing poem….n wow stunning painting….
September 21, 2010 at 11:07 am
Baby, where have you been, missed you so much…been a bit crazy in my world too, soon I will be able to be up to scratch and visit everyone like before!! Whoohooo happy to see you here !! xx
September 20, 2010 at 9:12 pm
A beautiful poem – and love your painting too. The Lord has blessed you with many talents my dear friend. So glad you take the time to share them with us xx
September 21, 2010 at 11:21 am
I love painting…there is freedom in it and calm me in a strange way!! Best thing I’ve ever done! xxx
September 20, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Altogether stunning, Amanda…you are a consummate artist!! Love how much you enjoy it too 🙂
September 21, 2010 at 11:22 am
Thanks darling Naomi, it sure is so much fun!! Glad you enjoyed xxx
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September 23, 2010 at 4:38 pm
this is good art…. ur art of words is excellent 😀
Cheers!!!
September 23, 2010 at 7:02 pm
And your compliment means everything to me…thanks so much for being here my friend xxx
September 24, 2010 at 8:26 am
Your title “Return to Innocence” made me think of when you are a child and you are so one-focused on what you are doing without a care in the world and the “freedom” to just be. This is what I thought of when reading your beautiful, restful poem. Lovely…
September 25, 2010 at 6:22 am
Thanks so much for that beautiful comment, makes me very happy to have you here. Hope you have a wonderful weekend my friend. Hugs xx
September 25, 2010 at 6:53 am
You’re very welcome, Buttercup. Have a restful weekend as well. (((Hugs)))
P.S. My very good friend, Trisha, invited me to join. I’m so glad I did–such nice people here.
September 24, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Ah! Vivaldi. Wonderful … and your brush could only be red, eh? 🙂 Very nice.
xoxo
September 25, 2010 at 6:41 am
Love Vivaldi so much!!! Listen to his music so often when I paint!! Lovies xx
September 25, 2010 at 10:20 am
LOVE this!! Your talent is without limits. Amazing job, my friend!!!
Hugs!!
September 27, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Thanks so much….hugs right back at you 🙂 xx
September 26, 2010 at 11:51 pm
“Of secrets whispering freedom…” Grand. Love and Light, Sender
September 27, 2010 at 2:35 pm
Thanks my dear talented friend, I always appreciate your visits here. Have a great week ahead 🙂 xxx Hugs xx