Petite Pen~November 8th, 2022

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.

22 responses to “Petite Pen~November 8th, 2022”

John

Ready For Delete, so final! 😮❤️

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Just thinking ahead. 🤣
  
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  1. John
    
    That is always a good idea. ☺️
    
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Jeff Flesch

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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1. K.Hartless
  
  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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  1. Jeff Flesch
    
    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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Tom

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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1. K.Hartless
  
  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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ben Alexander

Wow, that art is stunning, KK.

❤
David

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1. K.Hartless
  
  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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sandyroybessandbugzy

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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1. K.Hartless
  
  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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  1. sandyroybessandbugzy
    
    Ah, don’t worry. We will stay in contact little by little.
    
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  2. K.Hartless
    
    Wonderful. Thank you.
    
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luisa zambrotta

Such a great poetical reflection!

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you, Luisa. I appreciate you reading this.💜
  
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  1. luisa zambrotta
    
    You’re more than welcome 🙏🌹🙏
    
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yourplateormine967244485

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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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thanh you for these kind words. Super busy but full of love. 💜
  
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Susi Bocks

What a breathtaking cycle of life, K.!

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you. 💜
  
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  1. Susi Bocks
    
    You’re very welcome! ❤
    
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