Life’s mountain
a rough climb
body fails to adjust
focused as we are
on destination
Sights a sepia blur
here approaching summit
scree presents new danger
I vote we pause awhile
appreciate our labour
breathe in colour for once.
(Art mine)
Focus on Colour
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One Woman's Quest 
I love your vivid artwork and words as well. (Funny, at first I wrote I love your artword.)
I once had a friend who wore exclusively one color for a year. Orange was year two. Decades later, she’s still known as Green Sarah in honor of the first year of color.
My grandmother used to say that nature has more shades of green than humans can absorb.
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Love “artword”! Colour is such a wonderful balm. I’m with your grandmother – have dreamt of painting with nothing but shades of green.
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This painting is breathtaking and the color is so breathable. And indeed the poem
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Thank you so much
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That painting is spellbinding! I couldn’t get my eyes off of it!
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Thanks so much!
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Beautiful artwork, looks like a boy sitting with his legs folded .
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Interesting take. Thanks for dropping by.
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I love this poème and the colours
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Thanks so much!
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breathe in color indeed
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Yes! Thanks.
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I’m with you on the pause, which is much needed these days. I so glad to hear Ric is doing better. I love your art – it’s refreshing.
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Thanks Eugi.
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Most welcome.
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Lovely art – both poem and painting. Yes, friend, we are wise to pause from time to time during life’s journey.
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Thanks LuAnne. Now is as good a time to pause as any.
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Yes, yes, yes to breathing in colour:). Thank you
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I love the vibrancy and versatility of your art!
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Thanks so much Lynne.
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Intriguing poem … applying to life cycle, scree as ailment after ailment to “get over, around” … applying to current collective awareness, scree as the abundance of misinformation to “stumble through toward truth” … applying to current pandemic, scree as “evolving protocols to “adapt and work around” …
WOW, VJ … your image is gorgeous to boot! (no pun intended)
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You got it Jazz! I’ve been doing more intuitive art – interesting where that leads.
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Experts say a lot of those votes were stolen. 🤨
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Just a conspiracy, Mike.
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I’m with you on that pause! This image reminds me a little of Ted Harrison’s work.
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Oh wow! Didn’t know of Ted Harrison. Thanks for the introduction.
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I’m so glad to have introduced him to you!
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Yes! I often feel that my colours are too unsophisticated, especially when I compare to classic artistry. I love to see that others are not afraid to assert such vibrancy.
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Ted Harrison is your man! He does not shy away from vibrancy. Another artist that may appeal to you is David Brooke. Sometimes your images remind me of his style. https://www.pinterest.co.uk/davidfbrooke/david-brooke-paintings/
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He shows must more confidence in his work. Thanks Heather. I was never allowed to study art (had to have a serious career, you know), so it’s all discovery at this point.
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Aren’t you glad your at a point in life where you can turn back to play and passions?!!
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So blessed
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I love your vibrant image and yes, breathing in color is a wonderful suggestion.
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Thanks Michele. Interestingly it was a dark time when the painting emerged. The soul knows what we need, I guess.
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So true. 💖
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Wise of you to listen.
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Thanks.
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You have my vote to pause awhile and breathe in color, for once. I particularly like the scree metaphor. (I had to look up the meaning. I’m happy to learn new word!)
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Thanks Liz. Feeling much more hopeful over here.
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You’re welcome, V.J. I’m glad to hear that you’re feeling much more hopeful. How is Ric doing?
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Much better after this last surgery.
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