THE CHINESE BRUSH
Passed down from distant Dynasties
through frameworks formed by principles
the Chinese brush the instrument of
the rhythmic skills of mastery.
Prepared from bark of sandalwood
the porous paper gathers strokes
by hair of wolf and goat applied
the ink of soot and gum.
Positioned down the laden brush
through pressures in directed lines
with breath of life and energy
reflects creative faculty.
Both form and space in complement
and crystallised through skills consigned
avoiding codes of symmetry
the rhythmic skills of mastery.
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Author:
Michael Edwards (
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- Comment from author about the poem: The final work - hope you like it after all that.
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Fine writes in each part Michael.
Thank you O
Very good write those "rhythmic skils of mastery" are echoed in you words Michael.
Well I got there Andy.
Love your "blank verse" Poetry Michael it has so much "rhythm" that rhyme would be an intrusion ! I have enjoyed these "Odes to a Chinese Brush" ! To today's BRUSHY I have assigned the title "Father Christmas' National Elf Service !" Thanks for CHEERING US UP ! BRIAN
I think you sum it so well Brian - I often feel that striving to rhyme detracts from the flow and is indeed an intrusion. And a huge thank you for your endorsement - coming from you it really does mean so much and shows that at least I am achieving something when I put pen to paper. On another forum I have been involved in a debate about Cockney rhyming slang for health and safety and pleased to see 'Elf' in the title. (I've not been able to discover any CRS for health and safety other 'elf and safety me ole mucker).
Loud applause for this finished tribute to the Chinese Brush -- talent for using it is shown by the picture dear Michael - thanks for sharing the two sides of your gifts.
Bless you Fay - thanks so much .
I envy and appreciate those of you with the gift of creating visual art. Congratulations on both the art and poem, Michael!
Thanks so much Louis - not sure if my artistic skills are a gift but I have worked hard at them for many years to get where I am and I can see there's still a lot further to go .
Enjoyed watching the stages very much--love the picture! Enjoyed the poem as well. All very interesting!
Your last line also describes your poem, Michael! Nuff said!
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