Dreams in Darkness Lay

All art requires courage ~ Anne Tucker

Dreams in darkness lay

in a watercolor tapestry

 

Dabbled words of sound,

drift dripping slowly down

 

Shades of what you do to me

on Dada landscapes of Ceylon tea

 

Gold leaf set in shelled smiles

abstract colors across the miles

 

Red sunrise cubist ribbon skies

in boundaries of soft abstract eyes

 

Revolutionary fires flow,

since caverns of dark Lascaux

 

Perceptions of canvass redirections

pigments in portrait blush deceptions

 

Still life brushed on impressionist fair

your roses painted red with care

 

Golden dreamish tones beget

the ever surrealist stroked sunset

 

I will ever always be

the faithful shadow in your sea .

Author's Note

Painting: "The Victory" - Panel 4 of "The Progress of a Soul" (1893-1901) by Phoebe Anna Traquair.

Reviews

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

The progression of the soul is our lesson daily...I believe we were put her to preform and perfect that ability in love, to cultivate that accurate measurement of forever. You have become a master...a teacher...a leader. your movement and flow both haunt and humble me,like few others. Your amazing! The world needs more shadows like you :)

[An owl on the moon]

You are too kind, dear friend! Though I always appreciate your kindness. Shadows only live because light lives near them. And I have a light in my life who so graciously lets me live. Wishing you such a happy weekend, for you and every soul you love. :)

[K-Leigh]

Beautiful poem, may you shadow linger in Lascaux just like a cave art painting.

[An owl on the moon]

I deeply appreciate your wonderful blessing, K-Leigh. May it be. :)

[SleeplessVolcano]

This is marvellous.....last line did it for me....."I will always be the faithful shadow in your sea"......paints closeness, but also distance.......love, but also absence of love.........like the sea of forgetfulness, we sometimes sink deep into the abyss called love.

[An owl on the moon]

You see into it so well. Yes, the heart can find light even in the most shadowed places. And that is where we cling for dear life. Thank you for seeing both the beauty and pain here in the sea.

[Corset]

Gorgeous as always, full of passion and colors

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you for the light of your words, dear Corset.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I see you've dipped your pen into the well of brilliance again!

"Red sunrise cubist ribbon skies
in boundaries of soft abstract eyes"

You are amazing, just like Queenie said!


My best,
Kelly

[An owl on the moon]

Hello Kelly! Thank you for helping keep the light on here. You never fail to shine. :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Flowing and soft words....loved how you mentioned so many art movements within the lines. The romance is strong and yet there is a bittersweetness to thinking one will only be a shadow in someone's life. Beautifully written, Craig. Lydi**

[An owl on the moon]

Lydi, so appreciate your kind words. Yes, sometimes even just being a shadow can be light enough. :)

[Pryde Foltz]

This writing is RICH … so many layers and allusion offerings. Love it, Craig:)

[An owl on the moon]

Deeply pleased that my words could please you, dear Pryde. Happy weekend. :)

[Melobldnfr]

While I believe the aim here to be a sort of lament, it is a very pleasant and positive read. I love it!

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you! You understood it so well, Melobldnfr. Shadows only live because of light.

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

Honestly it took me sometime to understand this intense piece.
I felt a spiritual touch in your surreal words, Craig.
A rumination of someone.
Fragments of something coming alive.
Relished your ravishing words!

[An owl on the moon]

Dear Jyoti, thank you for coloring this canvas with your thoughts! I love art, and different forms expressed, so I tried to breathe this into the tones and hues of loving and light. May you find inspiration ever coming alive in you. :)

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

Thank you and it was my pleasure! :)