Monster in the Frame: a short poem
art & poetry by Brian Loewer
A Short Poem: Monster in the Frame
Paint me as a villian,
with shades of black and blue,
and use the darkest colors
to accent all my hues-
Make me as a monster
to eat up all your pain,
and use the widest strokes,
to brush me with all shame.
Cover up your canvas,
with a remnant of myself,
and on your walls hang
onto everything you've felt.
Display a twisted face
and horn me as the devil,
because in your mind- I'm
A sorcerer of evil.
Paint your frustration
and make me with a swipe,
with out a resemblance
to any aspect of my life.
Just know it isn't me,
as you sign it with your name,
wash off all your brushes
and leave me out to hang.
© 2012 Brian M. Loewer All rights reserved.
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I don't care how late you are. I am so happy to see you! Happy Thanksgiving! I love it. Can't wait to eat with family! :D
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Hey Moms, thanks for your comment, even if my response is six weeks late. I'm sorry you've been painted in such an unfavorable manner. It's a waste of their energy. Hope you have a great thanksgiving with your loved ones around you!
-brian
How fitting that I should come across this now when someone delights in seeing me as a monster. Ironically, as they present their artist rendition of me and seek supporters they are unable to sway those that know me. And as she desperately tries to hang me my grace tightens the noose that she has created around her own neck.
If this is based on fact then let it hang. Just as those with no love inside them are unable to portray love, no one could portray a monster if it never existed within themselves.
- AUTHOR
Hey Justin. Oh nice, what's the name of your book? Yeah I still have it, what were you interested in reading?
Brian, nice work. Haven't seen you in awhile. I just released my first book of poetry. you and I should do some readings together. You still have my number?
shall i then make a canvass out of nothing? so nothing shall come out?
so vivid and so true...nice...
"I'm a sorcerer of evil". Like it ! Very clever, Brian. Keep it up, Mr :)
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Thanks so much Sueswan, it's always great to read your comments!
Thanks a lot FitnezzJim!
This is a great potrayal from the perspective of the falsely wronged.
Hi Brian,
They make you out to be the monster while they play the helpless victim.
Voted up and away!
Take care :)
- AUTHOR
Thank you smga. I appreciate your comment.
Excellent Hub :)
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Indeed they are Tony, thanks for dropping by!
Nicely done. Perceptions are great fodder for poets.
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