Doodles

(a bit of fun)

Far from I to question why

you doodle on the hallway wall.

I understand the need to screed

all empty pages with the thoughts

I've caught throughout the passing day.

But smiley faces in black ink,

which glare and stare as I walk by,

that sit beneath our Monet dear,

it's clear they'll drive me soon to drink.

I have no wish for you to hide

your latent talent now turned bold.

In fact I pray I'll live to see

and reap the gold that it might bring.

Look for shadow, look for shade,

I fear these happy marks won't fade.

Before you park your new trade card

to greet me, could I ask you think,

to find a place where I can't see

their imprint quite so easily.

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

Seems as though you have a "would be Artist" perhaps a Grandson in your Family. I myself oil painted a tree with blossoms at the top of the Stair Case Wall to "surprise" my Mother-in-law when we lived in the upper level of her old and ancient home. That was when I was young and full of Energy with my first-born Son to entertain. I have since grown old and plan to take my Easel into the Meadow and Paint a Weeping Willow on my Canvas. Doodles are Great at any Age. gently, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat, An old poem and it was little Beth leaving smiley faces to greet people as they came through the front door. Plastered all over the walls. Endearing yes, but much better on paper. She now paints beautifully on canvas. Thank you for sharing your own artwork. Happy painting and many thank yous for dropping by.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

Awww .. so sweet… my neighbor years ago painted Murals on a few ceilings in her Home. She was an Art teacher. Lovely to know Your Beth is now an 👩‍🎨 Artist. Smiles…. Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Have a lovely weekend my friend. We are boating today :)

[Patricia Wedel]

Boating where Ripples of Contentment bring the sighs of Summertime. The breeze begins to sing 🎶 a Lullaby of memories that haunt our Reverie… Our Memorial Day weekend begins. Softly, Pat

[Neville]

this is worth far more than the smile it placed upon this old face .. I guess it may have something to do with the fact, I've been there n done that, all before :)

[Chris Shaw]

Oh of course, it reminded you of your own children and their little doodles :) Our Beth turned out to be quite the artist. Pleased this poem put a smile on your face this morning, and thank you so for stopping by Neville.

Chris

[Neville]

You are, as indeed always, far more than merely welcome Chris :)

[Red Brick Keshner]

My own is now delving into digital art and mixing that with watercolours. Our domicile is in a constant mess, like walking into the movie set of VanGogh or Michelangelo. "When will it be finished?" "When it is done!" "When will it be done?" "When it is finished." And so we extend the lead and allow for the bent to be fulfilled. Beautiful!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Frederick. Her smiley faces grew into some accomplished artwork. The walls had to be repainted, but I can smile now. Pleased you stopped by. Your response has me grinning :)

Chris

[Bryan Sefton]

It wouldn't bother me, I love children's drawings. I still have some of my grandchildrens from over twenty years ago. They're such jolly drawings I can't help but smile when I look at them.

[Chris Shaw]

I have lots of drawings too Brian. This young lady went on to get an A level in art. Many thanks for stopping by.

Chris

[John the Baptist]

Graffiti usually appear in public places rather than in the home. I guess smiley faces can pop up anywhere, though. I recall some years back when a Texas governor signed an execution order with a smiley face. Doubt the recipient had a nice day, but it was the thought that counted.

[Chris Shaw]

Oh my. What black humour he had John :) Thanks for stopping by.

Chris

[keith]

gotta start somewhere
my parents were very supportive of my art talents
attended pottery lessons at the local library on saturdays
got my first wheel at 10
they did me good in that regard

[Chris Shaw]

The doodles on the walls were the start, she went on to study art for two years in 6th form and got an advanced level. It is now a hobby and she paints well. Thanks Keith, supportive parents get results.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

"But smiley faces in black ink,
which glare and stare as I walk by,
that sit beneath our Monet dear,
it's clear they'll drive me soon to drink."

[Chris Shaw]

Ha! They were very noticeable, quite large and couldn't be erased. Eventually they were painted over. The Monet of course was, a print of the water lilies,
not an original :)
We still have the print. Thanks Sami.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

I love that one. You are welcome.

[Sami Khalil]

Even when your absent-minded, you are still full of talent, fun and artsy ventures. This was different and unique. I feel you have some precious artwork that you admire in a funny way. I like how you frame things marvelously and to the point of enjoinment.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Sami for calling on this older poem, out for a breath of fresh air. Those doodles the start of something much bigger :)

Chris

[Robert Haigh]

This certainly brought a smile, and old memories flooding back, Chris. Our eldest son loved drawing smiley faces as a small child, and one or two ended up where they should not have been. I remember him drawing on the fridge door with a felt-tipped pen. Not so bad, as it washed off, but not so easy to scrub out of a carpet! We may be frustrated at the time, but we can laugh about it years later! I enjoyed the read!

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Robert. Yes it's easy to laugh later. At the time, those smiley faces wouldn't wash off. It was a paint job required :)) Pleased you can relate. Having said that, said smiley faces were dead cute :)

Chris

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

As soon as I saw this title by you knew I would love it
Yes it brings to mind a toddler painting
Love those kids paintings
The poem also shows your appreciation for grown up art x
Great write Chris hope you well

[Chris Shaw]

All good Julie. Hope the same for you. Thanks for stopping by to review this older poem, out for a breath of fresh air.

Chris

[Aura]

This speaks of smile faces in the walls under a Claude Monets painting... right? I figured Claude Monet from the line "that sit beneath our Monet dear". It seems as if you don't want to see these smiles faces on the walls but still encourage drawing to be done somewhere else, because there is faith that it will do much good for them in the future from the lines
"your latent talent now turned bold.
In fact I pray I'll live to see
and reap the gold that it might bring."

This poem tells a story, of childhood fun, drawing on the walls most of us might have done. Childhood fun hopefully becomes a future passion!

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Aura. An older poem. She has grown. Got an A level in art and has produced some lovely paintings. Yes, you got the picture right. Fond of art myself and particularly Monet. I like smiley faces too, but in the right places. Thank you for your understanding review.

Chris

[Aura]

That's great she followed her passion, it seemed that she had a talent for if from the start. It was my pleasure to read!