My first painting in a gallery

My first painting in a gallery

 

It was my very first art show at college.

I had never shown a painting or anything before.

I was more nervous than I thought I would be.

 

She said, “Do you mind if I don’t go? I’m not feeling that well.”

I said that I understand.

 

As the night continued, I felt more and more alone.

But I told myself “when she feels better she will come see my paintings hanging in a gallery for the first time”.

 

As the weeks went by, we had gone to the campus time and time again.

She kept telling me it was too far to walk across campus.

I said I understood.

 

Finally, one day I found a parking space that was about 100 feet from the gallery.

This is it I thought, she will see my painting hanging in the gallery.

I felt like a kid taking my parents to my first play.

 

She never got out of the car. It was too far and she was not feeling good.

She asked me if I understood. I said I would.

Reviews

[FlatLineBeauty]

I know the sting of someone not caring to even take interest in the things I am proud of accomplishing. I have found that they were never worth my time to begin with. My way of dealing with it, because I am going through much the same thing is I withdraw from the things they love. It got the point across, and as cruel as it is sometimes I tend to make it a bit harsher. Well they say karma is a b***h right? I hope she wakes up and realizes your amazing talents and that the things you are so passionate about become an interest. This was a lovely write. Thank you for sharing! xo Winter

[ron]

Thank you winter. I have tried to ignore or not seem interested in the things she likes, but in the end I couldn't. I felt to guilty, it's just not in my nature to try and make some one feel guilty or hurt them.

[Azure Montessa (Blue)]

"If you don't want something, there's always a reason. If you want it, there's always a way." This is a popular statement here in our country. And I see this theme in your poem.

I thought this is just a simple narrative but I was impressed with the emotions between the lines. I understand the brokenness. Cleverly-written! :x

[ron]

Thank you Blue.

[Melobldnfr]

I know this feeling. Well expressed. Thanks for sharing.

[ron]

Thank you Melo.

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

Wow, this is when an artist bleeds most. A sincere and tragic write, well done!

[ron]

Thank you poetic heroics.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

It was a pleasure.

[Coyote Poetry]

I wouldn't be happy either. Good to show off your work. Some folks can test the patience of a saint. Did she ever she the artwork. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[ron]

Yes we live together. it was from my art class. its just that is was the first time I ever showed anything in a gallery. Maybe I over reacted but it hurt she didn't even go in for a minute to look.

[dw817]

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Patience, Ron. Patience is not just a virtue but I believe one of the best and strongest ones out there. Wait until she felt better, then visit her. If she was never to get better, then you could always get a print and hand it to her in the car.

Either way, you need not lose someone. Have faith. Have strength. And have courage.

[ron]

Its not that simple.

[dw817]

If you can meet determination alone - many things earlier unattainable will be possible, Ron. Hang in there. :)

[ron]

I will thank you.

[Rosaria_V]

Aww this was great!!! Great job!

[ron]

Thank you Rosaria.

[Rosaria_V]

Always welcome!

[Anand Sehgal]

A wonderful conversation with self . Artist's insecurity portrayed in a nice way :)

[ron]

Thank you. Its not just about me in this one, "she" is really another person.

[Riding the Rainbow]

Wow..Fear or uncaring? I wish there was more..

[ron]

More to what? I don't think it is fear. I think she...not sure what it is to tell you the truth.

[Riding the Rainbow]

more lines about her not going to the gallery..her past..there is a reason..a really good one..

[ron]

From time to time I will write about my feelings or her.

[Riding the Rainbow]

I'd like to read about it someday

[ron]

I might compile them all one day.

[Keith]

Well told, a hurtful incident. And you never actually understood, and still don't, who would? Maybe telling her that you did was a mistake? Setting a bad precedence there, but hindsight is easy.

[ron]

Thank you Keith. I agree, I have always held my tongue if I thought it would hurt the other person.

[Keith]

I actually know it too well Ron. I know exactly where quite a few of your writes are coming from.

[ron]

Thank you Keith, that means a lot to me.