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I scour the canvas

and open tins

and unscrew tops

and play Brahms.

 

Dip and watch the colours argue.

Coalesce.

 

And then the thrill

at a stroke.

Maybe a blemish?

 

Vodka helps recall

the very image

of her mouth,

 

And I persue its loss

and perchance

her likeness emerges.

 

I agree with my sadness

in writing and painting

I also thrill with them both.

 

Words and foto T Carroll

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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raypool

Thu 21st Nov 2019 16:49

A lovely piece of work Tommy. Romantic and written in an almost freehand way if you get me. The very idea of doing a portrait even under the influence is a fine aim.

Ray

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