poetry is painting.
each word
a detail
pointed, thought out, and practical.
reaching for a meaning
to tie the loose ends together.
poetry is painting.
each stanza
a focal point
filling out the body.
connecting spaces to fill the blankness
and make the piece feel whole.
poetry is painting.
each line
a brushstroke
yearning for the edge of the canvas.
the perfect time to stop
is when the artist feels it's done.
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Ashley Lima
I think about writing more than I write, but call myself a writer as opposed to a thinker.
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Beautiful way to describe poetry
This was a beautiful ARS Poetica form! I always love that form! great job!
Beautiful
I wanted to let you know how much I appreciated it. Your analogy of poetry as a painting, with each word and stanza being a detailed brushstroke, is beautifully crafted. The way you describe the process of creating poetry resonated deeply with me, highlighting the meticulous and artistic nature of writing. Thank you for sharing your insightful and eloquent perspective. I look forward to reading more of your work.
I am painting in my heart all the time; what a lovely creation you have procured. Sotheby's? Lovely piece! ROCK
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I love to paint and to write poetry, this is spot on. Well done.
This is so perfect! It describes poetry so so accurately
You have captured the art of poetry beautifully. Thanks for the joyous read.
Lovely metaphor for poetry. It is indeed like painting words—each tweak being like the dab dab of brush, to add that extra texture, that depth 😍
An excellent example of verbal precision. Awesome job on this!!
The was this was written feel so precise and delicate! I really really enjoyed this.
This is really good.
Ashley, mic drop! I think this is the best poem on poetry that I have read on Vocal. These lines are particularly well done: "each line / a brushstroke / yearning for the edge of the canvas."
🎨🖌️Amazing and it is ❤️😉👌
Each line a brushstroke. That was brilliant! I loved your poem!
Beautiful ✨❤️ this is a perfect analogy
Stunning! I was looking at my list of notifications and saw this title and knew I had to read it and already thought it was going to be great. Then you took it to another level. I totally agree and as I am the most terrible at drawing and painting, I love that I can use poetry and writing to "paint" Well done, Ashley!
☺️Good one! I really like this analogy Ashley!! I can’t paint but it’s apt and true.
I particularly appreciate this, and can feel the brush constantly yearning for the edge of the canvass. 👏
Nailed it
Yes, yes, yes!!! You nailed it💕♥️♥️