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I sketch a woman, one with no shame
Beautiful, statuesque and free of inhibitions
Her perfection evident, I draw what I wish to be
Each placement of the pencil planned
There are never any eraser marks
A self portrait, this dream inside my head
For a moment, when complete, I pretend
It is a vision of me
Wysteria
both words and sketch....breathtaking;)
ReplyDeleteperfection is found in being comfortable with ourselves, not some image the media portrays...nice sketch..and tight words, almost read like a confession...nice one shot!
ReplyDeleteSo many misconceptions about the "shell" of our being makes us self-conscious, wishing to be of that likeness. Over-weight, under-weight we try to idealize ourselves to it. I've had a hard time in my life accepting the skin I'm in as I let the "cliques" growing up effect me. I do believe it is the soul within that is most beautiful of any far beyond the surface. ~ I also feel that the soul is part of the chemistry in attraction. (when it comes to something REAL of love) ~ Incredible sketch and writing =) got me thinking...great One Shot! ~April
ReplyDeleteA nice vision of yourself- ompletely free. Very nie.
ReplyDeleteNeat pose on the sketch - I like the way you utlized drawing as a metaphore for your mental 'ideal'
ReplyDeleteNice One Shot!
Understated, well written poem.
ReplyDeleteInhibitions can be freed in visual as well as written art, but no one is perfect... and that is just our uniqueness shining through to the world... :) heartspell
ReplyDeleteYour art both the drawing and the poem is made up of clean lines, truth, and honesty. It is elegant in design and execution. Nothing can be better than that. Thank you, Gay @beachanny
ReplyDeleteVery clever - free of inhibitions, wouldn't that be wonderful. I watch my daughter as she plays and experiences this world, showing her joy for everything so openly and wonder, when will it all change? Because change it will and I shall miss these days of transparent wonder.
ReplyDeletei draw what i wish to be...sometimes i talk and write what i wish to be..and in the end say hello to my imperfect and well-known self..i like your drawing and your writing
ReplyDeleteDear Wysteria.... lovely portrait, not only with brush but also with words... thanks for sharing both...
ReplyDeleteॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
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To be without shame is a wonderful thing, though it won't come from the statuesque body... I liked your poem, tight, well-written.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful- drawing and words. I used to sketch nudes, I think for the same reason. I've had the urge to work at that again, as I need another way to be loving to my body. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWell written, effective and spare in its word choices.
ReplyDeletepetite and potent...deep! Nice shot~~`
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