The palette and
the brush
can never paint
the secret fountain
The wisdom
to comprehend
the flowing emotions
as high as a mountain
What you see
is what you get
but you can
never be certain
Once you meet
the abstract people
when you start
looking at the mirror
Abstract people. Have you met them? Do you recognize them? Do they ever bother you? Do you understand them?
Understanding them is like viewing a painting. Your interpretation is limited to your understanding. Your understanding is limited to your truth.
Looking at the painting, how could you refute the visible signs of the brush if you’re only seeing the canvas? And how can you accept the beauty of its diverse colors if you hate to walk in shades of gray and live your life only in black and white?
And what is your truth? Is the sun your truth or the moon on a dark night? Is it the rainbow after the storm or the pot of gold after the rainbow? Is your truth your refuge when life is a curse or it becomes your oath when life is a gift?
Abstract people. Most of the time, you don’t understand them. Sometimes, you are one of them.
Daily Prompt: Recognize
Copyright © 2017 Joys of Joel by Joel F. All Rights Reserved.
wow, makes me very thoughtful
Thank You
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks too Trixi for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. Have a wonderful day ahead.
LikeLike
Have a fine day as well Joel
LikeLiked by 1 person
You too. Thanks for stopping by.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I give you my vote because you deserve it. An excellent poem.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Mac for appreciating it. You made me smile big time. Have a wonderful day ahead.
LikeLike
They come in all ages and shapes. Lovely poem, Joel, and I like your term: abstract people.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Jet for sharing your thought People are like abstract paintings.
Have a great day Jet, i appreciate the time you spent in stopping by here. Thanks a lot.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Who are the brain police.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Just accept them as soon as the plastic melted and the labels come off. Thanks Marissa for dropping a line.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ah loved this and nodding in agreement to – ‘ Your interpretation is limited to your understanding. Your understanding is limited to your truth.’ …abstract people themselves can be a work of art that way …
LikeLiked by 2 people
I agree PD. Some people are incomprehensible like an abstact painting but only because we based it from our truth and understanding. Yes i agree, every one is an art work , you just have to accept their beauty in their own way.
Thanks PD for dropping by. Have a lovely day ahead.
LikeLiked by 1 person
And then I was also wanting to say that some people actually chip away at life, creating their own way …if we study closely, they are an absolute artist at life …and so very abstract! You have an amazing day too!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes that’s true. . Each one is unique and one should not stop being true to oneself no matter how abstract they may seem to others.
Thanks PD for the time and for sharing your beautiful thought.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I loved the poem. Abstract people…hmm…the concept sounds quite complicated…
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Maniparna. Life is really simple we just make it complicated, and sometimes we blame the abstract people when most of time we are one of them.
Thanks Maniparna for leaving a comment here. I appreciate it Have a wonderful day ahead.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You are welcome. And, yes, life is truly simple…we are responsible for making it otherwise…
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Maniparna for the time. Have a great day.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Very nice! Enjoying your blog so far
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Shane for letting me know. I’m glad you’re enjoying the time stopping by. Have a lovely day ahead.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love this. We need to appreciate one another for who we are and how each of us adds to the fascinating world we live in.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks. You say it wonderfully. One is beautiful in his/her abstract way. Thank you Joanna for stopping and dropping a line. I appreciate your time.
LikeLiked by 1 person