Exhaustion

Writing about a writer's block is better than not writing at all. ~ Charles Bukowski

 Long sleepless nights

The mind is tired yet it races

Words out of reach 

 

Blank notebook page mocks

Restlessness setting in

Perhaps a non-verbal approach is needed

~ acrylic on canvas MCS

Author's Note

When dealing with this uncertainty putting down the pen and picking up a brush helps workout the kinks.

Reviews

[Kelly Scheppers]

Wow, you are so amazing! What a fabulous painting, Mary. Love the abstract and the vivid coloring. Have you ever thought of selling your work? I'm so glad it's cathartic for you. It pairs so brilliantly with your poetry.

[MCS]

As I struggle with the chaos out there, I’ve notice that I create more abstract pieces, I think that’s a way to purge the fear and uncertainty I feel. I have a few buyers but I’ve not shown any work in over a decade; I don’t enjoy the spotlight and all the glad-handing that goes with that scene. Thank you for your very kind words my friend.

[Sami Khalil]

Poem and painting are products of a master poet and painter.
I'm mesmerized!.

[MCS]

Sami, you're very kind. Thank you.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome MCS.

[Dylan Macadham]

First, this acrylic is astounding! I hope your work is in a gallery somewhere.
Second, I think you speak (and so well) for so many! :)

[MCS]

Dylan, thank you for your kindness and ongoing support. It's been many moons since I’ve shown work; I don’t like the spotlight and the games that come with it.

[Dylan Macadham]

Love to read you Mary. ...Hope you rethink Showing :)

[MCS]

Dear Dylan, you have no idea what that means to me. Thank you :)

[MCS]

PS I'm a fan of your work I find it on point and always bang on!

[Dylan Macadham]

...we're a couple of Bangers Mary, you and me!
Psst~still hope you start Showing again :)

[MCS]

lol I'm good with that. If I show again I will send you an invite.

[Dylan Macadham]

Will check my mailbox!!! Grabbing up Masterpieces priced in CanuckBucks is my wicked game!😂🤣

[MCS]

LOL no bucks only loonies or toonies

[Dylan Macadham]

Brokenhearted, wishing I was a Toonie, but I'm just a Loonie😜

[MCS]

you and me both 😎

[Dylan Macadham]

......😂🤣

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Mary, is that your own artwork? I like very much the colour combinations and how it lets my mind travel. When the pen won’t deliver, it helps to choose another outlet. Uncertainty can certainly block the flow of words. They will come back.

Chris

[MCS]

Chris, thank you for your kind words. Yes, that’s one of my pieces. The studio always provides a safe port during troubled times.

[Chris Shaw]

It’s great to have another creative outlet. I haven’t painted for years. Have done pastel drawings though. Enjoy your artwork.

[MCS]

Thank you. Would love to see some of your drawings :)