PROUD ABSTRACTION

BREVITY... no one is perfect

PROUD ABSTRACTION

 

Proud, nutty abstraction of myself

difficult to paint

though purple hues

drown my spirit in truth

gaze my eyes

you’ll see

Author's Note

BREVITY- one doesn't have to be perfect, but one can be proud!

Reviews

[Alexcat]

A universal being I see with the earth in her eyes. STUNNING.

[albee]

yes it is Stunning...i was stung by that eye...
...gracias a la vida...

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much for reviewing my poem!

[Paul Bell]

The eyes tell all, abstract and mysterious, what's behind the eyes always speak volumes.
People who seek perfection usually end up in the perfect coffin.

[albee]

The eye..the light on the eye…the colors…the green rimmed pupil..the nerves and blood vessels…the delicate precise technique..sweet sublime.
The orange intrigues me.
The eye is the way… “into me you see Intimacy”… Love

[Betty Hermelee]

A belated thank you for your thoughtful review
Best, B.

[albee]

No time. No worries. No hurries.

[albee]

“Purple hues drown my spirit in truth”
Yes, I have seen and felt that light, blues tangled in a little hot red.
But Truth is elusive and short lived, in the moments I may perceive it.
“nutty abstraction of myself”
That is rich with crunchy protein for one to perceive oneself.
“Proud”…counterpoint to the the word… “Drown” ?
Pride is a continuum, in its extremities it can cause problems.
Pride can swell in me like a rush of poetry into an ever filling balloon…
Then the pop, collapse, purple truth of the nutty abstraction of myself.
Your poetry touches me and my memories.

[Betty Hermelee]

So glad you like it!
Best, B

[Lorry]

No one is indeed perfecterated, not even me's! 😊
We can strive for it, sometimes reach it in others eyes and perhaps briefly in our own, but knowing we try, especially in times its easier not to, gives us pride in what and who we are, to others as well as self.
It would indeed be a very boring and one flavour world if we ever reached a place when everything and all was perfect, and most likely devastating when those imperfections crop up, but it doesn't mean we should stop and give up trying to get there.
And we constantly change too, so what one minute brings, the next adapts to, leaving us wondering if perfection can ever be caught more than briefly.
Can you imagine how boring writing would become if those ever changing moments of life suddenly stopped being so uniquely ever changing? Every poem would be called utopia and we would all be the Co authors of it 😊

[Betty Hermelee]

Great review Lorry
yes, none of is perfect, but we're all unique!
Thanks always, B

[albee]

perfection is a word too large to exist...if all desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics we crave were to come into our laps...we would collapse...and all the poetry and art would be crap.

[Fran Marie]

your lovely brief verse
blends in so nicely with
the art and vice versa.
the effect is stunning

a poetic piece so well
expressed and artistically
presented..nice work

[Betty Hermelee]

A belated thank you for reviewing my poem
Best, Betty

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Beautiful artwork and poem
Well done you

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you for your fine review (belated!)
Best, Betty

[Vertigo Cat1111]

First off, I loved the name! We really should be proud of our abstract work, because only we can come up with it. You're talented in words and in painting, clearly. The words hold such beautiful and vivid imagery, and then it's only complimented by the gorgeous painting down below. You hold so much talent in you, and the way you put it down into words is brilliant. Eyes really are the window to the soul, and I loved the way you ended off the poem. With a clear, impactful meaning and an equally amazing painting.

[Betty Hermelee]

A wonderful review, loved it…. But you’re too kind.. this was not my painting… I chose the photo, wish I could take the credit…the words are totally mine!
Thanks again,
Best
B.

[Vertigo Cat1111]

The words are just as beautiful! You're so great with your words, I wouldn't be surprised if it HAD been your painting.

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re too kind!

[Chris Shaw]

Brevity done well can speak volumes Betty. The eyes can be so revealing. They are the mirrors of our soul. Wonderful artwork to match your words. Talented lady you are.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks Chris for the lovely review, but can’t take credit for the artwork, wish I could….
Take good care, B.

[Chris Shaw]

Thought the artwork was yours. I know you dabble :)

[Betty Hermelee]

I do, and wish I could paint more.
Take care, B

[Anuja Sharma]

Few words, great emotions and touching message.
We all are gifted with something special in us and we should be grateful for it.
Nice one❤

[Betty Hermelee]

That’s exactly the point! We’re not perfect but we still have pride! Thank you so much for your spot-on review!
Best
Betty

[Anuja Sharma]

Anytime Betty. My pleasure.
😊