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Still Life

by Robert Cameron Hazelton

With easel set and pallet full
The landscape of my life unfolds
Such vibrant colors beautiful
Offset the darkness my heart holds

I struggle with expressive hues
To convey a depth I lack
Shining golds and pensive blues
Strive to overcome the black

Pent up shades of deep aggression
Highlight all the pain I feel
Giving me a strong impression
That happiness is quite surreal

A spectrum of uncertainty
Dazzles my untutored eye
This canvas waits impatiently
For vivid strokes to satisfy

My portrait isn’t done just yet
The final pose is undefined
I’ll brush aside my dark regret
And dab with every tint designed

10/01/2003

Posted on 10/01/2003
Copyright © 2025 Robert Cameron Hazelton

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by JD Clay on 10/02/03 at 01:02 PM

Your artful poem is a well-metered piece complete with an expressive message of introspection and evolution. Wonderfully titled too. Peace...

Posted by John Ilotan on 10/07/03 at 01:47 PM

Beautifully expressed. A nice piece of introspection. Great work.

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