Poetry-Inspired Journal Art
Hello Friends!
On Saturday after some very quiet time, I found this poem as I looked through a book of poems we have. Then I wrote it in my art journal.
I thought the imagery was intriguing. So today I did a watercolor lightly on top of it.
Leisure
by W. H. Davies.
What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare?
No time to stand beneath the boughs, and stare as long as sheep and cows.
No time to see, when woods we pass, where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.
No time to turn at Beauty’s glance, and watch her feet, how they can dance.
No time to wait till her mouth can, enrich that smile her eyes began.
A poor life this if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare.
Have a wonderful day and give someone you love a big hug! 😀
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Posted on May 13, 2019, in Art Talk and tagged art, art journal, Gothic ballerinas, watercolor. Bookmark the permalink. 12 Comments.
Patsy's Creative Corner 
Nicely illustrated poem, Patsy!
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Thank you, Clare! 😁
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Patsy, a great poem to ponder in this day and age of busy. Thanks for sharing.
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That’s exactly what I was thinking, too, Tiffany! You’re welcome!
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I love this, Patsy. That’s a beautiful poem. I hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day!
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Thank you, Jill! I did! The kids took me out for Thai food! Very yummy. 😁❤
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Yum!
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😁❤
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One of my favourite poems from high school English, and one that is so true even now, many years later. You’ve made a beautiful setting for this poem in your journal.
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Thank you, Anneli. I don’t remember ever reading it before.
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It was very familiar to me as one of the classics.
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That’s great!
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