Each face I love who now belongs
to the other side, painted masterpieces
during their moment in time.
Each painting hangs on the walls
of the spacious gallery inside my mind.
The collection has grown but I always
find room in the forefront of my mind.
I keep each one encased inside the
laughter and livelier emotions.
I do this to protect them from sorrow
and the deep longing I feel inside.
I don’t want the vivid Colors destroyed.
The distinct sound of their contagious laughter.
The way their eyes smiled at me as
I made them laugh during our adventures.
The meaningful conversations and
secrets shared between us.
The oh so familiar scent of them.
The warmth I felt as their arms
wrapped around me cocooned
in complete peace.
The complete unawareness that
this would be our last one making
this, the greatest masterpiece of all.
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Destined Perspectives (
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- Comment from author about the poem: I wrote this to honor all of the faces that I love and miss most in this life.
- Category: Reflection
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Aah to refer to memories, lifes loves and adventures, as paintings, is a very clever way to depict them. They can be colorful, inspiring, anything at alll, but always something to gaze upon over and over in order to relive, re-feel. Wonderful read!
Thank you for reading and sharing your kind thoughts on this poem! Yes referring to memories with loved ones who passed on as paintings that were masterpieces felt perfect for it's metaphor. It's exactly what they are. I am pleased that you enjoyed reading this! I hope you will return to read future poems I post and that you will share your thoughts like on this one. I really enjoyed your perspective!
I can definitely relate
although just passing through, I was sufficiently intrigued to see where you might be coming from .. and I must confess, I was not disappointed .. All Good Things,
Neville 🙂
Thank you Neville! Yes I love to use paint as a metaphor for themes in life. I have written a few but I try not to make it repetitive lol. This is one of my favorite poems I have ever written actually! 😊
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