The Artist
He picks out a pencil and studies the page
On the stark white sheet, he sets the stage
With practiced movement he adds his lines
Thinking and drawing to pass the time
He pushes and pulls
Time fades away
Trapped in each detail
He makes his escape
As he shades and adds detail
He corrects all his errors
A sheet empty and pale
Now rising with layers
He blows dust off the page
Adds finishing touches
A finished portrait
Is within his clutches
He stands and observes
And with satisfaction
He initials the work
In the fading distraction
He sighs and tenses
Then has an idea
He clears off his desk, and with no time for delay
He picks out a pencil and studies the page
Posted Nov 21, 2022, 7:36 PM UTC
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