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CloudNumber8 — The Artist and The Model
Published: 2012-05-16 21:38:45 +0000 UTC; Views: 7289; Favourites: 463; Downloads: 66
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Description She posed for the artist to paint her
She sat so perfectly still
A tremble came across her body
That was way beyond her will

"For that, my dear" said the artist
"I'll paint your blue eyes shut
Forever you'll be cast into darkness
Before you return to dust"

The subject, the model, the lady
Laughed and was not so fussed
"You think you have such power, my dear
In the stroke of your brush?

Don't forget it is I, your subject
That brings beauty to your piece
Without me you would be nothing;
A lush drunk on self belief"

With that the artist grabbed his palette
Ferociously began to paint
Till fatigue encapsulated his bones
And he began to feel faint

"How dare you bring into question
This masterpiece, my life's work
From my hand to brush to canvas
My unique view of this world"

"Artist you are not so special
With strokes many could make
Where as my beauty is as unique
As a falling snowflake

And it is I that fell from Heaven
Onto the blank canvas Earth
As potent as God's silence
And as beautiful as God's words"

But your beauty will fade my dear
Where as my art shall last
It will indeed live on forever
Long after we have passed

And what is beauty without someone
To witness and to observe
And re-create that beautiful vision
Of God's elegant, wonderous work
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Comments: 199

CloudNumber8 In reply to ??? [2014-02-27 14:29:04 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much for your kind comment.

I am glad you enjoyed it so much!

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theviewofpaperplanes [2013-03-10 17:06:55 +0000 UTC]

This is most definitely a brilliant concept and I've often wondered the same which made your presentation of this an even better read for me, personally. You presented both sides of this argument wonderfully and I most definitely believe that the final answer is that they both need each other, the artist and his subject, they compliment each other; they're beautiful together.

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CloudNumber8 In reply to theviewofpaperplanes [2013-03-10 21:37:33 +0000 UTC]

thanks so much for you comment. It was nice for me to write aswell as I had often thought about which was more important. I agree with your conclusion too

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MynaOphelia [2012-06-22 10:50:52 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful poem! I like how you showcase both sides of the argument, and so beautifully too. It highlights both of their strengths and their flaws. You are an awesome poet.

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CloudNumber8 In reply to MynaOphelia [2012-06-23 01:51:54 +0000 UTC]

Oh I am really glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the compliment

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Stars-Bread99 [2012-06-11 23:09:16 +0000 UTC]

God DAMN, dude! I'm seriously watching you for this!

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CloudNumber8 In reply to Stars-Bread99 [2012-06-12 01:57:23 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much for the comment and the watch. I really appreciate that

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Stars-Bread99 In reply to CloudNumber8 [2012-06-12 20:05:48 +0000 UTC]

no problem

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VampireLoveYou [2012-06-01 03:07:46 +0000 UTC]

love it the discussion between the two arts is very truthful and very well thought, its also very well said by both, i would keep on going talking about this piece of literature but i don't want to sound annoying so im going to stop here ^^

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CloudNumber8 In reply to VampireLoveYou [2012-06-01 17:08:49 +0000 UTC]

aww definitely not annoying. I really love when people comment on my poems. Its very kind of you

thanks

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VampireLoveYou In reply to CloudNumber8 [2012-06-01 18:38:10 +0000 UTC]

awww thank you too ^^ and your welcome

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ChristsCowgirl [2012-05-29 14:21:26 +0000 UTC]

This is really cool. I like that you made it a two-sided piece, a discussion. Very well done.

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CloudNumber8 In reply to ChristsCowgirl [2012-05-29 19:18:51 +0000 UTC]

thank you. Glad you enjoyed it

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DariaGALLERY [2012-05-26 22:12:31 +0000 UTC]

awwes) artistic theme) yes yes......two points.....

Colin...you so great) i love this poem....really) and its so well written)))

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CloudNumber8 In reply to DariaGALLERY [2012-05-26 23:13:09 +0000 UTC]

it means a lot that you like it Daria seeing as you are one of the best artists i know

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DariaGALLERY In reply to CloudNumber8 [2012-05-28 13:44:46 +0000 UTC]

wow...thank you sweetheart)))))

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CloudNumber8 In reply to DariaGALLERY [2012-05-29 19:36:16 +0000 UTC]

aww you are welcome

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SIGILSMONOLITH [2012-05-24 00:47:09 +0000 UTC]

wow that is amazing

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CloudNumber8 In reply to SIGILSMONOLITH [2012-05-24 17:25:54 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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AnimeWatchingGuy [2012-05-20 00:11:29 +0000 UTC]

This is crazy awesome!

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CloudNumber8 In reply to AnimeWatchingGuy [2012-05-20 11:44:46 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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AnimeWatchingGuy In reply to CloudNumber8 [2012-05-20 19:32:21 +0000 UTC]

Yup!

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nightlynxness [2012-05-19 06:34:37 +0000 UTC]

I love love love that you always come up with so many different themed poems, you write on a wide variety of subjects, sometimes things we usually notice and sometimes not, and usually the poems speak close to the heart...

I also particularly like this one because it's something I ponder on sometimes, and of course I could not have come close to expressing as brilliantly as you have. Awesome work/one!

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CloudNumber8 In reply to nightlynxness [2012-05-19 18:48:54 +0000 UTC]

its so nice to have your support and your kind words

thanks so much

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nightlynxness In reply to CloudNumber8 [2012-05-23 16:37:15 +0000 UTC]

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AlternateAray [2012-05-19 02:34:04 +0000 UTC]

*applause* job well done

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CloudNumber8 In reply to AlternateAray [2012-05-19 18:49:09 +0000 UTC]

*bows* lol thank you very much

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AlternateAray In reply to CloudNumber8 [2012-05-24 20:54:51 +0000 UTC]

^^ haha, ur welcome!

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xandra127 [2012-05-18 05:37:33 +0000 UTC]

beautiful.

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CloudNumber8 In reply to xandra127 [2012-05-18 11:48:50 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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Sparking-Order [2012-05-18 03:27:52 +0000 UTC]

This is really interesting

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CloudNumber8 In reply to Sparking-Order [2012-05-18 11:49:13 +0000 UTC]

glad you think so. Thank you, I appreciate the comment

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ApplauseJunkie [2012-05-18 00:16:42 +0000 UTC]

I like this a lot. As a model for a photographer, it's really a good take on both perspectives.

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CloudNumber8 In reply to ApplauseJunkie [2012-05-18 11:50:09 +0000 UTC]

i hope you argue with your photographers like this

thank you for the comment

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Peecian [2012-05-17 21:41:03 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely a masterpiece. Such creativity. I adore this.

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CloudNumber8 In reply to Peecian [2012-05-17 21:50:20 +0000 UTC]

i am so grateful for your comment Glad you enjoyed it

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DistortedHumor [2012-05-17 21:27:27 +0000 UTC]

the last four lines are positively brilliant! fantastic job

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CloudNumber8 In reply to DistortedHumor [2012-05-17 21:29:02 +0000 UTC]

thank you and thanks for faving this too

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thenekwitch [2012-05-17 21:09:34 +0000 UTC]

Whoa... I thought you took that outa some famous book or quote or something... Thats amazing.

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CloudNumber8 In reply to thenekwitch [2012-05-17 21:15:13 +0000 UTC]

thank you i am glad to say its all original

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thenekwitch In reply to CloudNumber8 [2012-05-17 21:51:12 +0000 UTC]

I mean, it was THAT good!!! IT WAS AMAZING!! x3 Your welcome!

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FollowingStars [2012-05-17 20:57:37 +0000 UTC]

This reminded me of My Last Duchess. I like this better.

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CloudNumber8 In reply to FollowingStars [2012-05-17 21:04:39 +0000 UTC]

thats very flattering and i appreciate it very much. Thank you

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FollowingStars In reply to CloudNumber8 [2012-05-19 13:30:55 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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ShadowsOfTheHero [2012-05-17 20:50:03 +0000 UTC]

This really made me think a little at the end.... Very good work! Kudos to you.

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CloudNumber8 In reply to ShadowsOfTheHero [2012-05-17 21:03:44 +0000 UTC]

thats great to hear, that it made you think. Thank you

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IxCANxHAZxCOOKIE [2012-05-17 20:37:54 +0000 UTC]

Very Dorian Grey-esque... but with less homosexual love triangles...

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CloudNumber8 In reply to IxCANxHAZxCOOKIE [2012-05-17 20:45:24 +0000 UTC]

yeah, someone else mentioned Dorian Grey. I did have the opening chapter in my mind when i wrote this without really realising it

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IxCANxHAZxCOOKIE In reply to CloudNumber8 [2012-05-17 20:54:57 +0000 UTC]

Very nice piece, anyhow.

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JeremiahTaylor [2012-05-17 20:34:27 +0000 UTC]

Artist ftw artist have way more talent. yes other can do our job but others can you your job to my good sir.

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