Watercolors
Our days and nights bleed together
Watercolors on canvas
Hue and tint mingling
Over hours, minutes, seconds
Our passing bodies weave a pattern
Of do’s and don’ts
Of when’s and what if’s
We linger in life’s paint strokes
Its colors running faster and faster
In response to dVerse Poet’s Pub prompt for Quadrille #136: Let’s Linger. It’s been a long, long time since I’ve participated in the Poet’s Pub. Cheers to my return! 🥂
We linger in life’s paint strokes. Very nice line.
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Thanks, Neil 😊
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Enjoyed this very much. Yes, life’s paint strokes get quicker and quicker indeed.
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Thanks for reading, Carol 😊
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I really like the metaphor of the watercolors. I love “We linger in life’s paint strokes.”
And I’m happy you decided to participate!
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That’s exactly right, and what calls me to paint. (K)
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And you paint beautifully! xo
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Thanks Charlotte.
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“We linger in life’s paint strokes”- so lovely!
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Thank you, Linda 😊
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Charlotte,
Each life is a creation, an artistry, but brief as colors like time run “faster and faster.” Beautifully conceived.
pax,
dora
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Thank you, Dora 😊
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You’re welcome. 😀
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Lovely poem.
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Thank you!
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Its colors running ❣️
How beautiful, Charlotte.
-David
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Thanks, David 😊
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I love the idea of life as a watercolour painting – beautiful!
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Thank you for reading, Ingrid 😊 (Your name is a favorite of mine. 😊)
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Bleed, mingle, weave, linger — faster and faster: love the strong verbs that painted this lovely picture in my mind.
Bleed, mingle, weave, linger — faster and faster. I love it. Thanks for sharing. Lovely.
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Thank you for your thoughtful insights, Selma! 😊 I do love a strong verb.
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