his writing caught everyone’s attention
like an artist i once saw on the street in québec
he stood out amongst the crowd in montréal
i asked to take his picture
he obliged
this writer is also canadian
and paints masterpieces
with words
his colorful lines sometimes float on jagged edges
brushes of sticky sugar coating are exchanged
for starker strokes of reality
tinged with weathered wisdom
creating shadows in his work
accentuating the light
there’s not a write of his
that does not stir emotions
his words linger
rolling around in your head
bumping into each other
morphing into new connotations
his easel alive
you wonder if he did that on purpose?
could anyone have that kind of talent?
yes…..his brush continues flowing
even after the paint is dry
suddenly at midnight i awaken
and hear another morsel
a word, a phrase, a color
that only made itself known
in the dark of night
understanding he's a favorite
i imagined audibly hearing a collective sigh
when he contracted cancer
would he now leave his canvas dry?
no, this courageous artist
bravely took his palette
and continued painting
his words that us awaken
now e’vn more radiant
with tragedy astride
and ‘tho he talks of dying
i pray that he will stay
but should his spirit fly
we have seen a master show us
how to walk into the light
©2017janetaylorhardy
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jane taylor (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: R.I.P. Chris Vaillancourt. I wrote this poem for fellow poet Chris Vaillancourt. He was an absolutely amazing poet. His work inspired many of us. Chris, I know you are now walking in the light. (I took this photo of an artist in Canada which is Chris' home country).
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What a beautiful poem! That last stanza really got me. Your poem is so full of description and admiration for this man. It shines through. Really nice picture too! Fantastic! Christina
wow christina ~ your comment is beautiful....thank you so much!
Wow, an absolutely beautiful and heartfelt tribute. Wonderfully well done!
thank you so much corey! i really appreciate your comment.
I bet you that he read this poem and is smiling brightly in the light!
awww i hope so ~ thank you for your gorgeous comment!
Just superb and could that be me in the photo? I think not - Im a lot tidier even though I do make a bit of a mess in the studio.
ha ha ~ oh i wish i could see you at your easel! thanks michael!
Just for you Jane Ive just posted photo of me in the studio which is where I'll be for the rest of today - see I work clean
Oh that I could have a comment such as this..
Jane that was so beautiful
And that picture is a story
In its self... I apologise
For my lack of words to
Match its beauty...
awww thank you so much.....your kindness is really appreciated!
Wow this is excellent. I'm sorry to hear of Chris' passing, he was always very complimentary of my writing on Poetfreak and also gave me some priceless advice.
i know wasn't he wonderful! i am so glad you got to know him and his poetry. thank you for your awesome comment.
Wonderfully written tribute to your friend
thank you so much tony! he was amazing!
Welcome
and we will all miss chris ,sweet tribute
thank you ron ~ i appreciate your warm comment
Colorful lines sometimes float on jagged edges. Words of paintings awaken mind more. Silently we perceive paintings's beauty. This is very interesting poem shared here.
thank you so much pintu
This Canadian artist paints beautifully and his writings have caught attention of readers. This courageous artist bravely takes everything in to mind and expresses this. This is nice tribute poem very well crafted.
Thank you Pintu!!
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