Beyond the Brief

The Metanoia

Borrowed kiss, or a fleeting grace,
Each step a dance, a vibrant trace.
Within, a bloom, a soul serene,
Soft words, a gentle, grounded queen.
Her silence, not a weakness, strength untold,
Giving ever, a story bold.
To the uncouth, her kindness poured,
Until her spirit, weary, soared.
Now, an overthinker? God damn, it's true,
A helpful soul, strong, anew.
Betrayal's stung, narcissists' blight,
Yet she rose, like a beacon bright.
Each fine line spoke a tale of grace,
Savior's heart, in time and space.
Years bled into a lonely refrain, Of whispered hopes and loves in vain.
Each empty promise, a fading ember,
Ached her soul, a love-lorn member.
Now, reclaiming her worth, finding that voice,
Not the attitude- it's metanoia, her poise.
New shift in the soul, am unmarred grace,
To love herself, in this sacred space.
No longer seeking, no longer in need,
Of fleeting affections, a poisonous seed.
She blooms alone, a vibrant hue,
Metanoia's gift, a love renewed.

Thailand's Embrace – A Personal Journey

The door swung wide, and there it was,
A pool alive, with liquid, shimmering light.
It wasn't just a pool, it felt… alive, serene,
My breath caught tight as ripples combed by rain, awoke gentle scene.
How could I not? It called me, whispered low,
From right outside my room, where raindrops softly glowed.

I slipped beneath the surface, letting worries fall,
A silent, floating surrender, answering freedom's call.
That moment, there, with just the perfect hum,
A glass of single malt, as weary tensions succumbed.
The city view, a breathtaking, silent show,
But words just couldn't grasp the peace I want you to know.

The water held me close, a comforting embrace,
Washing old hurts, releasing time and space.
It wasn't just my mind, no dream, no fancy flight,
This simple, pure surrender, bathed in healing light.

A day later came the ocean, vast and open, wide,
Seven islands calling, on the turquoise tide.
Yes 7! Pristine, so clear, where coral bloomed in vivid hue,
And plankton danced in the evening, a universe anew.
I hung there, half-submerged, watching the sun's soft play,
Playing hide & seek with clouds, then yield to the fading day.
Until the stars, like diamonds, stole the show above,

Each day carved deeper, filled with memory and love.
A piece of me, it stayed there, anchored to the sand,
Still fighting off the pull, this longing for that land.
But in that fight, a quiet strength takes hold,
Ready to chase new stories, yet untold. 

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I Sold This Painting!!!

Here's an acrylic painting of a lion, where the striking eyes truly captivate the viewer. This piece holds a special place in my heart as was the first painting I sold without advertising. 

Majestic Elephant: A Mixed Media Exploration

This striking artwork features an elephant, masterfully crafted using a blend of charcoal pencils, charcoal powder, and vibrant acrylics.

Chalk Stripes: A Dynamic Tiger Drawing

This vibrant drawing, created with chalk pencils, is a reflection of my artistic journey. It still hangs proudly in my room, serving as daily inspiration and reminder of the creativity that flows within me.