Nature's Paintings

by J Lau   Mar 2, 2006


Misty air fills the icy cold sky,
High above the sea of clouds.
This first canvas dominated with black,
Is barely visible to the naked eye.
Starring closely long enough,
A glimpse of gold slowly shows.
Growingly visible, this painting of golden sunrise,
Slowly fades away it's canvas,
And opens the painter's show...

Prepared with colour palettes and a fresh new canvas,
The painter's brush introduced the riches of hue.
Shades of yellow, orange and red was used,
To contrast against the clear blue sky.
This breathtaking landscape, tall and mighty,
Stretches beyond the canvas, as far as one can see.
This, he calls... "The Grand Canyon".
Painted with the richest of colour,
Is most definitely one of his masterpieces.

Moving along the gallery of paintings,
Another canvas glistens for the dying attention.
This simple piece of a freezing ice storm,
Paints a Winter Wonderland that sparkles and twinkles.
An ordinary tree transformed,
Into a glistening crystal tree.
Houses, cars and all visible objects frozen in a shell of ice,
Glittering like diamonds from golden streaks of sunlight.
Rarely was this seen,
Yet a true gem of a scene.

Another common painting sets the standard,
Definitely a favourite under the painter's brush.
All shades of colours from blue to gold,
Fills the entire canvas from day to night.
Purple and blue dazzle the skies,
While gold and amber reflect elegantly off the lake.
Minutes later as the sun sets down,
Darkness swallows it's canvas,
And this unique painting slowly dissipates.

These are just a few examples of his work,
With over a billion paintings every day,
This painter's show lasts only hours each day.
The painter close off with a challenge,
For any artist to compete against his works.
No one dares to compare,
The ever-changing landscapes he creates.

The painter also left a note,
Reminding all his viewers to stop and think.
To take the time to appreciate all his work.
Not bound only to what one can see,
But to all his creations... including you and me.

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  • 16 years ago

    by Debbie

    This was a stunning, poetic success. How you've weaved your words to paint a beautiful scenery with Nature's delicacies is too tantalizing for words. Though I've come across such metaphorical themes, wherein the portrayal of the Divinity into a "painter" was not uncommon, I was utterly enchanted, yet again, by the moral lesson this endearing work had brought into play. Indeed, there is more than meets the eye. =]

    I gave you a 5 for this fantastic piece of work. Thanks for sharing. I hope you all the best and take care!

    `Marian

  • 16 years ago

    by Victoria Rainey

    Wow.. so deep and yet soo powerful.. I really love the good choices of word.. it shows how much work you put nito this.. about nature.. I cannot even do that.. you have talent and I hope you never stop using them.. good job and keep up with your amzing work .. Once again.. good job 5/5

  • 16 years ago

    by Ashleigh Skye

    Wow I love this one.. the imagery was fantastic.. and I loved how you described each event like the sunset, it was breathtaking and reminded me of just how beautiful nature can be when you look at it from a different point of view. AMAZING write thanx you for sharing that with me.

  • 17 years ago

    by in.need.of.a.lucky.charm

    You painted an amazing picture, it was beautiful, one of your best. well done huni

    much love and many kisses,
    bex

  • 17 years ago

    by Jenni

    This is definately my favorite of yours! The images you conjured in my mind were superb! There is nothing about this poem that I could change, nothing! Wonderful job! 5/5