She hurls paint at life,
bold, gloppy oranges
and reds, hoping it dries
before diluting rains
wash it down the drain.
She hurls paint at death
splatters of purple and
brown, royalty and decay.
The way of things won’t
have it any other way.
top image: “The Third Hand” by Hans Hofmann.
De Jackson (aka whimsygizmo) is today’s host for dVerse’ Quadrille Monday. De says:
Pen us a poem of precisely 44 words [using some form of the word bold.]
Tao Talk 
I love the way you used those colors as a sign of defiance to what life hurls you.
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Thanks much, Bjorn.
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Love the balance here. Each verse would actually work alone, together they add up to something more.
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Thank you, Sarah!
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I love the juxtaposition here, Lisa. I feel I should hurl some paint at some things today. Sounds like righteous therapy.
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Happy you connected with the poem, De. Thank you.
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It sounds a good way to live. I love those bright, bold colors.
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Thanks, Merril!
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You’re welcome!
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bold colours indeed.
loved this ppoem.
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Thanks, Rog, glad you enjoyed it.
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I like this—bold as the colours in the painting.
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Thanks, Jane, happy you like it.
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🙂
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Life and death the two sides to complete the spinning coin.
Much❤love
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Thanks much, Gillena ❤
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Sometimes you have to be defiant.
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Yes, you do, despite an overarching culture that demands obedience.
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Awesome Quad! Thanks
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Glad you enjoyed it, thanks Ron.
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Just as writing can release feelings and emotions, so too can painting….and you’ve expressed that so well with the word choice here – as in twice saying “hurls” and then gloppy and splatters. Using the word throws just wouldn’t have the same feelings….and the illustration is perfect!
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So happy you enjoyed the poem, Lillian. Thanks for the feedback!
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It is very bold indeed to start hurling pant at life and death. I really like that imagery.
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I like that imagery also 🙂 Thank you.
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Sounds like a strong defiant woman! Well done, Lis!
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Dwight, I’ve been working on collages today and so color was in my mind. I just read your poem and LOVE that painting! There is such vivid life in it. Thanks you.
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I like the idea of throwing paint at death. Nicely done.
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🙂 Thanks, Arcadia!
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Always intertwined. (K)
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What a bold action. I love it. The idea that we can change the image whenever we have the courage to do so. I love reading your quadrilles, Lisa.
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Lovely comment, much appreciated, K ❤
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A thought provoking poem Li.
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Thanks much, Sadje.
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My pleasure 💖
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I love this portrait of a bold, defiant woman in all her colourful glory, Lisa! If she were here today, rain would definitely wash it down the drain.
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Thanks, Kim 🙂
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You are more than welcome, Lisa!
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Oh I love your bold combination here Lisa! a great take!❣️
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Thank you!
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Of course!!
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Oh the bold colors set the defiant tone to perfection!
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Thanks much, Raivenne!
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I enjoyed the contrasts in the poem, Li. 🙂
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Thank you, Kitty 🙂
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🙂
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love the feeling of throwing paint onto the canvas of life and death – great imagination Lisa
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Many thanks, Laura ❤
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Lisa, the colors are so good at emoting “boldness” in this poem. It’s really in your face, which is very cool.
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Thanks much, Colleen. That’s the gear I’m often in with my poetry.
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I love the senses and color is so good at imagery. It’s magical.
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An unbridled artist who doesn’t hold back and paints the rawness of life and death. She sounds badass. Great use of the prompt word, Lisa.
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Jay, love your comment, thank you!
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Sure not to be partial, artist showing both sides.
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Thanks, Jim!
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Great use of bold colors, Lisa!
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Thanks, Sara!
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It sounds like she lives life on the edge or by the moment…
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