Ponderings from a Pretentious Painter
I prefer painting over writing.
I blend backgrounds, form fine lines, and mix matching colors
To create a remarkable replication of a reference image.
A finished painting produces feelings of fulfillment.
I smile, simply satisfied with the masterpiece I made.
A finished written work never truly feels finished.
I struggle to search for the right words and find phrases that fit.
Structuring sentences is more strenuous than stirring
Shades and hues of yellows, reds, and blues.
I never know if I’ve written something wonderful
Because it can always be better.
Writing means endless editing.
Painting means perfect, polished products.
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Submitted by purplepolarbear10735 on March 31, 2022
Modified on March 05, 2023
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Closest metre | Iambic hexameter |
Characters | 640 |
Words | 112 |
Stanzas | 5 |
Stanza Lengths | 1, 4, 4, 3, 1 |
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