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Comment By:  Dan J. Mazurek on March 3, 2016 06:42:31 AM |
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I should like this comment page blank for how do I say anything to capture here such a perfect poem.
thankyou
dan
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| Comment By: Eric Siedzikowski on October 24, 2009 08:30:42 PM |
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Wow! I am floored! It is so original,like nothing I have ever read before.You are absolutely incredible!
Sincerely,Eric
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Comment By:  Amy on May 16, 2009 12:25:40 AM |
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hmmm..I agree with the many posters before me. This is one of those that really makes you think. Like most I saw it as a fresh start with a clean slate. You really are an outstanding writer (don't mean to gush but it's true).
~Amy
*saving to faves (along with every other member here...lol)
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| Comment By: b doneff on November 25, 2008 09:49:19 AM |
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Ahhhh Love...you ...sigh. I got so much from this! Yes, we are all blank pages when born, and we fill them up with all sorts of things, good and bad throughout life. This represented starting over, it meant clearing away all the muck we get bogged down in; it meant that we have been given something precious, life, and we have the world to fill it with. This being about you, meant to me, that there is simply too much woman to put on one page alone. I could use boring adjectives to describe you, but I feel the same way the artist did in this..no words, no drawing, could be lovely enough to represent you, so you are better left to stand on your own. Beautiful..
Congrats and so much Love,
bb
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| Comment By: Pelagic Mind on November 16, 2008 07:43:10 AM |
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Warm ochres’ terracotta, jet and ruby reds,
Autumn leaves around your feet
Satin silks adorn your head
And the artist works his magic,
In oils he builds like stone
In mirrored fragments of your self,
Just you and he alone
So what does a portrait say to us?
See them hanging on our walls,
Their souls are bared for all to see
In painted perfect tapestry.
I liked your poem very much..
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| Comment By: Jennifer on October 19, 2008 08:53:44 AM |
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the 100th comment! YEAH! this is really good, but then again YOU Knew THaT! lol
always enjoyed your work~
jen
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| Comment By: MoonStar on October 5, 2008 06:20:40 PM |
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I shall reply!!!!!!
Now this is a MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!!!!
That's what I'm talking about////
True, honest to goodness, talent!!
I think I found a home away from home....
Luv Ya,
~MoonStar~
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| Comment By: sHeRi on August 25, 2008 11:42:34 PM |
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Beautifully written..paint a flawless picture, blank page..
no one is flawless or perfect, that is the message I got from this.
Love it, so real
Blessings,
Sheri
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| Comment By: She Whispers on December 17, 2007 11:31:49 PM |
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Jolen, Now tell me ..how did I miss this?? I try to read most of your poetry... Very talented write... A blank page...so where is the color... I am an artist??
Your something Lady...
~ "Merry Christmas " To you and James...
Hugs ~ She Whispers
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| Comment By: Paul Peter McLean on November 13, 2007 06:52:20 PM |
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Good work Jody. I see from the previous comments that the poem has sparked much thought in those who read it. You give us just enough material to get us thinking, and then leave it up to us. And that's good. Congrats on the award.
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| Comment By: abby on October 30, 2007 11:04:55 AM |
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A blank page portrait? Well this affirms the mystery and inexplicable artistry
of self which surpasses the outside regardless of their brilliance. The blank page challenges the self to paint self best beyond imagination. Great work J.
Abby
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| Comment By: Robin Constantinou on August 17, 2007 08:47:31 AM |
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woah, totally blown away, such a hidden meaning in this, capturing the image of your former self, greatly powerfully done, i love the ending, brilliant work
~Robin
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| Comment By: Goliath Assassin on October 9, 2006 03:37:33 PM |
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Was this a clever crack at yourself? As in "Hello? Anybody home?" Self-depreciation is always good for a laugh... but I'm not sure if that is what you were going for...
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| Comment By: James Thomas Whitworth on October 1, 2006 05:58:55 AM |
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What word do I use to describe this? One would never do it justice, though the most out-standing virtue of this write is your perception.
"Show how lovely I once was", "Brush away deepest flaws", "Can you see the joys I had" - All of these point to something that can never actually be captured, unfortunately. This, even before your wonderful ending, shows your grasp of the nature of human 'being'; that is, we never really are anything, but in a constant state of change.
Your finale not only shows the reader the difficulty of pinning down and reclaiming what once was, but also the very transitory state in which we live. Even if it were possible, nothing would do it so well as a blank canvas - nothing signifies our ever-changing world quite so readily as a portrayal of the very beginning of everything: which is nothing.
Rejuvenation and regeneration and renewal and all those kinds of re- words are a constant theme in your work. This speaks of a major journey/search; though in these older poems it is of a journey still in progress as opposed to the newer ones which speak more of an attainment. I am glad you found what you were looking for. I don't think you will ever have to do without anymore. Good. You deserve it, princess.
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| Comment By: William on September 11, 2006 11:00:15 AM |
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Wonderfully written! To have oneself so judged and found wanting and even asking for it!
Bil
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| Comment By: The Mystic Poet on June 26, 2006 04:33:28 AM |
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We are all a blank canvas, because no one else can paint us but ourselves (or atleast we shouldnt let them). Wonderful write. Puurrrfect!
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| Comment By: Linear Z on May 31, 2006 04:31:20 PM |
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Wonderful stuff baby girl. I love what you do with words sorceress, nothing can ever capture our spirit completely, and unless you are happy to focus on a few aspects and hopes then a blank page is perfection.
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| Comment By: Jessica on May 31, 2006 11:09:21 AM |
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Well Done and congrats on the well deserved award!
Jessica
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| Comment By: Abbas on May 20, 2006 08:34:28 AM |
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"No U Turn"
Searching for a secret potion,
I made my bet on world
Give me my time once more and I
Will Mortgage my soul for Him
Who make me once more young.
Time and Space stops not though
We have to make out fullest
What we are passing through
Or else then be on rest of road
Searching for a secret potion.
Inspirined me..
...much.
Abbas.
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| Comment By: Robert Smith on May 15, 2006 11:16:38 AM |
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Have you scratched the thin veneer of human conditioning here? reading the poem and looking at the comments I think so. J one for the memory banks - fantastic - Rob
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| Comment By: Vanessa Cush on April 16, 2006 02:07:02 AM |
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i am at a loss of words. your poem is incredible, and most deserving of its award. ~nami
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| Comment By: aaron payne on March 27, 2006 03:23:30 PM |
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+1, stark. -ap
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| Comment By: Damon D. Brewer on January 20, 2006 11:28:12 AM |
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Congratulations on your award Jody, and may I add the poem definitely deserved one or maybe two of them. You did a tremendous job writing this one. I loved it from the beginning, but I especially loved the ending.
Damon
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| Comment By: Joe Petro on January 15, 2006 11:09:15 AM |
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Hello my Lady. Just perusing your work and found a treasure. Now I can take that blank canvas and paint my own perceptions. jp
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| Comment By: Meg on January 4, 2006 05:38:30 PM |
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This is a beautiful write, and how intriguing to find oneself a blank sheet, daily fresh that one may paint one's own portrait. I enjoyed reading this, well-written. Thank you for sharing.
XOXO Cheerios XOXO
Meg
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| Comment By: Michael on December 29, 2005 03:22:28 AM |
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And then?... He tied her up, and then? HE put her on the railroad tracks, And then? the whistle blew.... And then? And then along came Jones... So the song goes, but that's the song. My question is: And then? Michael
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| Comment By: Megan on December 27, 2005 10:05:45 PM |
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Looking at the previous comments, you've heard it all before...but this is a beautiful piece. Definitely worth a favorite as well as the award.
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| Comment By: Star on December 22, 2005 09:23:18 AM |
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This is just lovely. But really, which is more important; that which we were or what we've become? Great write.
stAri*
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| Comment By: Amanda R. on December 17, 2005 03:45:32 PM |
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OH My GOSH thats all i can say i am defanitly adding this to my favs
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| Comment By: David on December 15, 2005 10:19:48 PM |
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awesome...at first when i started reading this i thought umm,this is boring so wheres it going? 3rd and 4th section i said oOo. i now know why it won an award. great job on it,full of words many do not use in their poems. love the way you explained everything
David
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| Comment By: Amelie on October 27, 2005 09:23:52 PM |
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oh ouch hehe ;) nah, impossible the page would be blank... i dont believe it one minute... theres too much color and personality in this expression for that to ever be true :) excellent poem, i sincerely enjoyed very much... thanks for sharing :f
later... xx
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| Comment By: Cindy Bendel on October 20, 2005 05:05:02 PM |
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Wow Jody, I don't know how this passed me by but I am sure glad I came upon it. You are amazing...that sounds so trite...you deserve so much more than my words can convey. This is one outstanding piece of work. Loved it.
~Cindy
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| Comment By: on October 10, 2005 10:56:10 AM |
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You are not a mere poet you are a devriocromancer. Youare touched by theophogloboism. You words are like mistrehandrids hung on golden hypoltrexplessionatromysystemicalas.
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| Comment By: Dairine Bennett on October 9, 2005 04:47:59 PM |
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this poem is wonderful! i enjoyed it very much....congrats on the award....good job! xxxxx!
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| Comment By: Angelic Light on October 6, 2005 04:58:52 PM |
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wow what an awesome poem! i loved it i like thinking poems! good job!
~Angelic Light~
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| Comment By: Bruce A. Peaslee on October 5, 2005 06:25:31 AM |
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Jody- What a fascinating poem. From my perspective this poem is correct, every day,moment and hour is a time to transform from the old to the new. The question is, How much was the artist paid? It's the Scottish in me!!!
---Poetrydad---
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| Comment By: J on July 29, 2005 10:28:53 AM |
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This is without a doubt my favorite of yours so far. If I figure out how to do the favorite poems thing this is being added to it.
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| Comment By: joey on July 15, 2005 06:25:20 PM |
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very deep
great job you are going to fav. list
your style of writing is great
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| Comment By: nanette on July 11, 2005 05:47:04 PM |
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Jody,
OMG I truly love this, I know I have said it before, but I love the ending on this write... What a brilliant perception, my friend.....
Great job
Thank you
~Nanette
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Comment By:  RichardM on June 26, 2005 03:42:18 PM |
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I can remember reading this one when I first arrived on the site. As I read it now, it still has the same impact and timeless feeling. One where he captured someone who could be whoever she wanted to be!
Rich
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| Comment By: Cathy on June 23, 2005 08:19:33 PM |
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Loved the ending wish most of the time my portrait is an blank page I am not photogenic. Your words so well written again capture your reader and keep them into your poem.
Suberb job!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cathy
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| Comment By: Roger Bacon on June 14, 2005 08:32:58 PM |
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It's so refreshing when the poet leaves us with ourselves at the end. Awesome.
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| Comment By: Jasmine Christian on June 2, 2005 02:41:49 PM |
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This was perfectly executed. Such a wonderful, wonderful piece of art.
"Arriving for my first sitting
I told him he'd earn his wage
He said my portrait was done
And he gave me a blank page"
This is a twist..made me think! EXCELLENT as always. You are such a talent!
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| Comment By: Waseem Akhtar on May 23, 2005 08:29:08 AM |
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Respected Girl of such a unique poem, really Just out>>>>>>standing!!!!!
A well wisher of ur BRIGHT future !
AloneStill !
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| Comment By: Sandy J Hradil on May 23, 2005 12:42:08 AM |
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This is so beautiful and deserved this award!
The ending sent a chill down my spine!
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| Comment By: Candy on April 4, 2005 11:43:26 AM |
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wow a wonderful write sweets!luv the ending!
Candy:)
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| Comment By: Ingwa on March 25, 2005 01:51:14 PM |
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Very beautiful, descriptive, and to the point. A very nice read, thank you. Ing.
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| Comment By: Alison Storm Wolf on March 6, 2005 04:33:48 AM |
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well, what a well deserved award it is too! love the new look as well. Many congratulations sis. well done!
Alison SW xxx
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| Comment By: WilliamGoldenpen on March 5, 2005 11:27:41 AM |
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73 comments have said it all sweetie. Enough to say that you are truly, a Poetess. Congrat on a well deserved award.
William.
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| Comment By: The Bag Lady on March 4, 2005 10:24:37 PM |
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This is an EXCELLENT poem, Sensual Sorceress, and the Award proves it with great recognition~!! Your talent shows through brightly on this great work~! CONGRATULATIONS, and may you receive many more!
The old bag lady......
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| Comment By: Marian Mason on March 2, 2005 10:04:05 PM |
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If we take away life from our face then we truly have a "blank page". Loved this very well done on your award
Marian
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| Comment By: Sharon Jorcil James on March 2, 2005 06:02:52 PM |
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Knew this was a winner from the start. Congrats my dear friend.
Sharon JJ
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| Comment By: Gay Johnson on March 2, 2005 02:46:19 PM |
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Superbly written my love. I thought I would leave my first comment page blank.
kitten
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| Comment By: joia on March 2, 2005 12:23:46 PM |
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Excellent, Lady of the wind, this is excellent. My favorite, and aptly pinned with a medal. You kicked in this one, sister Jody.
Congratulations, joia
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| Comment By: Cynthia Jones on March 1, 2005 05:12:24 PM |
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Oh Wow! S-H-I-N-Y- LOL Congrats on your award Jody my dear. *S* Wind Whisperer
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| Comment By: With pain comes strength on March 1, 2005 05:31:39 AM |
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This is excellent!!!!
What more can i say, wow!!! Very ingenious and thought provoking...
Well done on the award, this def deserves it!!!
;oD
Nik...still thinking bout this blank page
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| Comment By: crying wolfe on March 1, 2005 12:43:27 AM |
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Well, first of all, the artist painting you was right...no extra work needed, that last stanza was so beautiful...put a lump in my throat... second of all, excellent work...and congrats on the ribbon....
Wolfe...
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| Comment By: Ann on February 28, 2005 11:42:41 PM |
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Congratulations on the award Jody. Excellent work, love the ending. Ann
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| Comment By: LindaM on February 28, 2005 09:53:15 PM |
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You go girl!! If ever a poem deserved the
award this beautiful piece does.
Congratulations !!! Linda
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| Comment By: SavanahB on February 28, 2005 08:45:16 PM |
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Woo Hoo, Sista kicked butt and took names! I awarded this one the Golden Teddie my own self, happy to see the judges agreed! Jude......doing a little bump and grind in honor of the occasion!
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| Comment By: Heike on February 28, 2005 01:25:46 PM |
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So many different ways to interpret this poem (I'm with the Dorian Gray approach, not surprisingly) - still one verdict that comprises all of them: it is brilliant!
Congrats on your award, Jody!
~Heike
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| Comment By: Jeff on February 28, 2005 07:58:27 AM |
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I loved this one the first time I read it, and I'm glad to see it win an award.
Congratulations!
Jeff
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| Comment By: on February 28, 2005 07:14:28 AM |
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Dear Ms.S, I loved this when I read it. I am very glad you got this award. Congratulations!
Maria.
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| Comment By: Paul Walsh on February 28, 2005 07:00:47 AM |
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Knew this was an odds on favourite when I read it first!!! Wonder why!!
Walshy
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Comment By:  Henry M. on February 28, 2005 06:20:25 AM |
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Although I have commented on this once before I have to say it was well worth reading this again, Congratulations on winning the award Jody. Henry
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| Comment By: Leonard Wilson on February 28, 2005 03:38:34 AM |
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I knew this was a winner when I read it...Great job, Aces..You desrved this, kid....Furball
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| Comment By: Barbara Demasson on February 28, 2005 02:06:35 AM |
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On behalf of the Administration and staff of CP I congratulate you on winning this award. Splendid work!!! *applauds*
~Barbara~
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| Comment By: Carlos on February 28, 2005 01:06:27 AM |
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great poem, a well deserved award
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| Comment By: FLETCHER on February 27, 2005 11:28:51 PM |
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THIS IS SPLENDED. YOU HAVE CAPTURED A PORTRAIT IN MY HEART AND MIND. WELL WRITTEN
CONGRATULATIONS
YOURS......FLETCH
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| Comment By: Joe McNinney on February 27, 2005 09:58:06 PM |
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like i said ealier down in the comment section,perfection,congrats on the award jody you always deserve it, joe
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| Comment By: Craig David Dawson on February 26, 2005 10:32:13 AM |
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I cant paint..but i can draw a portrait with words....not as good as you tho.
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| Comment By: on February 25, 2005 03:49:43 PM |
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Great poem, Ms.S... I love the ending.
Maria.
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| Comment By: Todd on February 24, 2005 08:33:48 PM |
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The blank page is an interesting twist. I've re-read this a few times and I admit it makes me pause for thought. Perhaps the page is white because to live is to flaw after all how much color can be in perfection. I think you must be perfect just the way you are.
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| Comment By: Scarlet Begonia on February 18, 2005 07:04:59 PM |
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Very deep and interesting.....thought provoking.......deep thinking....
Begonia
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| Comment By: Gay Johnson on February 14, 2005 04:26:59 PM |
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WOW!!!!! I'm in awe. I love that the page is blank. You are only as old as you feel so they say. Captivating.
Kitten
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| Comment By: SavanahB on February 12, 2005 06:43:48 PM |
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Now that's a mind smack, momma! This is sterling, Jody! I will have to ponder the meaning of this one and draw my own conclusions. Great post! Great thought provoker! - Savanah...getting my crayons and paper.
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| Comment By: Sharon Jorcil James on February 12, 2005 09:46:24 AM |
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Well-written, beautifully-crafted. The ending leaves the reader in suspense.....evoking many thoughts. This poem stands out Jody....very well done my friend.
Sharon JJ
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| Comment By: Karen Redd on February 4, 2005 09:04:24 AM |
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In our own eyes only we know what we'd want to see. Very ingenious write as yours always are- very very good. Karen
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| Comment By: tom on February 4, 2005 12:30:20 AM |
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Wow this poem has beauty and passion that comes from your soul.a beautiful write Jody Excellent.very descriptive portrait of the mind and soul.
hugs kisses
tom
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| Comment By: Cynthia Jones on February 3, 2005 07:24:15 PM |
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Jody, you sure caught me off guard with this one my friend. Excellent write. *S* Wind Whisperer
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| Comment By: Jeff on February 2, 2005 08:56:21 AM |
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This is excellent!
I loved each word, and anticipated each new line.
Jeff > wishing you a good day!
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| Comment By: Henry M. on February 2, 2005 07:28:54 AM |
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Beautifully written Jody, each artist gives his own rendition . A classic on beauty being in the eye of the beholder. Henry
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| Comment By: Barbara Demasson on February 2, 2005 01:24:34 AM |
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The mystery of the 'blank page' is a marvelous way to end this poem.
If beauty is in the eye of the beholder...there would be many different images imagined upon that blank page. Perhaps it is best left blank...one artist could not possibly capture them all upon one canvess.
Delightful read! =))
~Barbara~
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| Comment By: Leonard Wilson on February 2, 2005 12:55:24 AM |
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CORPSE, that is......:O(
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| Comment By: Leonard Wilson on February 2, 2005 12:52:28 AM |
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GREAT twist, at the end, Aces..Caught me, totally, off guard..The beauty of your soul could never be captured in oil..A famous painter, I forgot who, said that a painting is the corpe left behind of the creative act..Now the music of your soul could be put to music.Music is the only art form that lives....Pretty deep thoughts, here, kid...Yer ever impressed Furball
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| Comment By: IbeBecky on February 1, 2005 02:12:36 PM |
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Kudos to you on this one, Jody! What a brilliant masterpiece! What an ending!
However; we all know that this could NEVER be your portrait. Girl, there wouldn't be a blank spot on the canvas of an artist who is capturing your likeness, your spirit or your soul! You must have been writing about somebody else, Dear :o)
~ Becky ~
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| Comment By: Corina on February 1, 2005 01:14:21 PM |
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Ironic and sad. And above all, beautiful.
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| Comment By: on February 1, 2005 12:10:44 PM |
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This poem is amazing, Jody... Very good piece... Have you read "The Portrait of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde?
Jane xxx
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| Comment By: LindaM on February 1, 2005 11:27:03 AM |
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As you know Jody, you among my top three
favorite poets on this, site and anywhere
else as far as that goes. This one is another
glorious write. Hugs, Linda
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| Comment By: crying wolfe on February 1, 2005 09:56:33 AM |
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Well hell woman, this is I think one of your best poems....I hope others get the strong message in this....adding it to favs....
Wolfe...
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| Comment By: Alison Storm Wolf on February 1, 2005 09:30:54 AM |
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That is because the greatest achievements in your life are yet to be....
why paint a picture of yesterday
Lovely poem
Alison SW xxx
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| Comment By: Glata on February 1, 2005 09:29:04 AM |
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This is fantastic! I knew when I read it that the ending would have a twist...and you twisted it perfectly!
Great GREAT write...
Glata
Handing you the brush to create your own portrait...
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| Comment By: Lady Dragonwyck on February 1, 2005 09:17:44 AM |
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Wow! I know the feeling all to well....great write!!!
Lady Dragonwyck
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| Comment By: CeeCee on February 1, 2005 08:50:10 AM |
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Great ending....nicely written.
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| Comment By: Dani on February 1, 2005 08:31:33 AM |
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Hey This is really good...Great imagination u have there Bravo:)
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| Comment By: Joe McNinney on February 1, 2005 08:31:06 AM |
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in you my dear lady,i see perfection,no artist can do you justice,beautiful poem sorceress,joe
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| Comment By: Paul Walsh on February 1, 2005 08:29:03 AM |
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Brilliant a message for us all!!! Love this I must say!!
Walshy
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| Comment By: Darkness Rides This Night on February 1, 2005 08:25:15 AM |
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This is a masterpiece friend..! I get the chills everytime I read it..! I can't think of any words that would compair to it's beauty..! So I will stop typing and read it again..!
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