A piece of artwork or a poem is as much about what is there as what is missing. Negative space–we are defined by it as much as we are by what remains. If you are inspired by the white spaces around you, please join me in penning some brevity, 30 words or less to accompany this artwork by Suzanne VanBebber, an incredible artist who is rapidly becoming a favorite of mine.
Happy Tuesday!
Negative Space
Erase the sky
The face of youth
Morning’s heartfelt try
Erase the cliff
Giant teen ego
Crinkled spiff
Erase the profile
Midlife online persona
Clicked hall file
Erase the garden
Bruised, fuzzy autumn
Weeds suburban
After a lifetime of erasures,
we are blended beasts,
unrecognizable and ready for delete.
© 2022 | K.Hartless
Yard Sale of Thoughts 
Ready For Delete, so final! 😮❤️
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Just thinking ahead. 🤣
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That is always a good idea. ☺️
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You’re poem is lovely. The end is perfect. Here is this weeks contribution.
I dream
of the space
in between you
and me
a serendipitous feeling
this
unseen majesty
of calm and quiet progress
demanding
we pay attention
and notice
Have a wonderful week, K. 💜
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I love the mountains formed by your words and how you cross them with only a few steps of faith. Your write is a trek of hope and one that inspires others. Thank you so much, Jeff, for writing with me. I’m honored to have your words here. 💜
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Oh, thank you always, K. Your kindness, and resonance with me and my poetry means a great deal to me. Writing with you is an honor I look forward to each week. 💜
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Loved the steady progression of aging personas you described here – very true how our priorities change and what we choose to hold onto / remove from social media. 🙂 Beautifully written, K! ❤
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Yes, it’s true. I think about how it is to fade into the background. Speak less. Listen more. I appreciate your genuine comments, Tom.😀
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Wow, that art is stunning, KK.
❤
David
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Agreed. I’m lucky to live in a time when we have such easy access to so many forms of creativity to fuel our own muses. 💜
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What an interesting poem K. Here is another look at that lovely choice of painting.
The colours of sunrise
Wrap close around you
Pick that flower from the valley
Let its beauty fill you
The sun will soon full your day.
Have a colou filled day K.
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What a beautiful sunrise Shaw you’ve created. It feels cozy and just right.
Thank you for writing alongside me, Sandy. I’ve been an errand hostess, and just plan swamped with life. I truly appreciate your words. 💜
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Ah, don’t worry. We will stay in contact little by little.
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Wonderful. Thank you.
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Such a great poetical reflection!
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Thank you, Luisa. I appreciate you reading this.💜
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You’re more than welcome 🙏🌹🙏
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Love this too and as always, I get such inspiration from you and your poems/picture prompts!! Life is busy, but blissfully grand! Love and blessings!💖🙏
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Thanh you for these kind words. Super busy but full of love. 💜
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What a breathtaking cycle of life, K.!
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Thank you. 💜
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You’re very welcome! ❤
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