My first sweep of your jawline
a shade around your nose
caught on your eyes
what happened who knows
**
I sketched until dawn
a face that I’d rendered
then why were my lips
shaking and tender
***
I peered deeper
you looked back at me
what had I done
had I set my love free?
**
To settle on a face
the one of my dreams
Oh what a fool
to believe in such schemes
**
I continued to draw
each night until dawn
nothing changed
what had gone wrong?
***
Hearing a sound
before the sun rose
a knock on the door
could it be? I don’t know
***
There you stood
rays circling your face
the man in my drawing
it was you in this place
I recently started drawing again. I have spent hours, days on a face. I imagined what it would be like to draw someone into existence ~ Voila!
It is celebration time – One Stop Poetry is one year old. Join the talented community of poets – share your work with us today!
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drawing someone into existence… I like that a lot. I used to draw all the time a few years ago. mostly yu-gi-oh & anime characters… the face & hands are always the hardest to perfect…
great poem moonie!
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very cool that you are drawing moon…i want to see more of your work…a very magical tale in your verse…the man of your dreams first on canvas then in real life…
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Could turn into a nightmare – lol
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Would be rather freaky to open the door and find your drawing in the flesh….a magical tale in these lines.
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Romance meets reality – smiles
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MDW…
Those hands should play the piano!!
The Poet is brilliant….
Great One Shot…G
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Thanks for the kindness
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If only I pursued this… I love drawing so I know what a challenge it is to draw someone’s face… specially the one you love.
Nice to meet you ~
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So today’s a triple celebration: One Stop’s birthday, your poem, and your return to drawing. How lovely that your hand works in concert with the words in your head.
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A truly beautiful write!
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How can I possibly dricesbe your content without sounding stupid? I guess it’s too late now, but this is great content. I like how you made this information so engaging.
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A really lovely poem about a very lovely idea…I could imagine a novel or a film exploring the/a story around your poem/idea….I wonder, if to some extent, we all ‘draw’ someone in our minds before they appear..then life throws surprises! hmm..happy drawing Leslie!! :))
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This set my imagination off on a Poe-like tangent – what if the “man” brought into existence is some sort of soul-less golem? Sorry to be macabre, but I can’t help but wonder what happens next.
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I did see a Jekyll Hyde aspect as well 🙂
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I like your blog its awesome. You are my night in siihnng armor the love of my life. You are my prince charming at the ballroom fest night. I can’t wait to see more of your poetry about just about everything. For video games you should start at Secret of Mana and then maybe Dawn of Mana ^_^
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Beautiful, tender piece. I envy those who can sketch…such a great gift…painting the page into existence.. 🙂
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Wow…lovely, Moonie…and keep drawing. there is nothing more substaining than knowing how to draw. It’s a major foundation in life….never guessed.
You brought the gift right to the door!
Lady Nyo
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Congratulations on starting your drawing again…
I recently started drinking again
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Leslie,
First of all I would like to comment on your beautiful poem. I really enjoyed the mixture of poetry and drawing. The talent apparent in both. I don’t know if you are going to share, but if you do I would love to see your artwork!!! Second, congratulations on a year at One Stop Poetry, thank you for making it all possible. It is hard to think a year has gone by. I’m glad I met a friend like you. Cheers to another fantastic year and many more!!!!
~Corbie Sinclair
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The best part is the friendships we have gained …
The hand I can’t take credit for – my problem is time to write and draw
Hugs Corbie
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Leslie…for the first time in years, I picked up a box of colored pencils, and spent the weekend doodling my heart out. I can’t say I’m very good, but my goodness…what therapy came with those strokes of color going every direction…forming ultimately a collage of the most unexpected things…much like seeing that “person” come to life at the hands of your pencil. I thought this piece brought that all in and then some! Another wonderful write that was much appreciated, as is all the work you do at Onestop. I think I can speak for all of us when I say “THANK YOU! and of course, Happy Birthday! 🙂
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“My first sweep of your jawline
a shade around your nose
caught on your eyes
what happened who knows”
Beautiful rhymning and dream made real. Wow, what a romantic tale. Thank you for sharing.
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Yes the romantic returns…
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What an intriguing concept! Love this, Leslie!
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Wow I’d love to draw things into existence. Let’s just say I’d be rich! 🙂
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I didn’t know you are an artist as well as poet! That you could conjure up your love…and have him return..wow! And now you are conjuror! Lovely poem and the accompanying art …a double whammy!
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wow a great poem with quite an unusual theme … it’s almost like, a woman is giving birth … 🙂
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great poem and great sketch ~ i love hands! congratulations on OSP’s anniversary!
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Oh nice, keep up with your art work, you gave inspiration to me too, may be I ll start back again.
The poetry, I would call it a soothing melody, clasped with some questions, Lovely it is.
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What a lovely read. Dreams can say so many things to us and they do sometimes become our reality, too. Thank goodness it had a happy ending, I love happy endings~!
Thank you for visiting me and the great comment and, thank you too for all the work you each put into to organising One stop Poetry for us all.
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Magical poem! Absolutely loved it!
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A beautiful poem Leslie. To be able to draw into existence our dreams of love is a dream in itself, one i know I wish I could live out. Beautiful Leslie!
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Leslie, I love the concept of drawing someone into existence. Even if the drawing isn’t complete, you’ve already written the person into existence.
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Nice drawing. Some say hands are harder to draw than faces.
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I love the detail of the first few stanzas– I would encourage you to write free verse for awhile, and drive for images that evoke emotion throughout the poem– great job. xxxj
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So good to see you back. Missing Pete. ..a lot this particular week. Hope you’re feeling better. I think drawing must be good therapy and magic to keep the “hurties” away. We’re hanging in here. Loved this piece – sort of reminded me of that TV drama – the Doll Maker – where she thought she could sculpt the face of God. Maybe you can “draw” Angels to your door. I believe in that! All love your way, sweet one.
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Life imitates art imitates life, and love. Well done, Leslie.
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Moonie said: June 28th, 2011 6:23 pm
Ok that last comment was for someone else – I thought I was at his sight The sad reality of life and yet dreams can break in to the reality Beautiful …
Moonie said: June 28th, 2011 6:20 pm
Take care please my friend
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Love it!
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Wonderful poem!
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