Join the Neopoet online poetry workshop and community to improve as a writer, meet fellow poets, and showcase your work. Sign up, submit your poetry, and get started.

Artistic Imagination

Artistically brushed are puffs of velvet tufts,Melded of shimmering starlets, like jewels toa serene canvassed sky,Simplistic strokes give play to silken treesOffering shelter, to night owls looking downOn you and me, By suggestive touch, catkins, defuse silver Light,bellowing through thoughts of moon lit trees,Flickering of opal white, drenched like tears,splashing to streams of serenic blues and greens, And magically and so cleverly, a little is left,to where; thine eyes are laid to rest,Calmed by drifting mists, of imaginary thoughts,that this tranquil piece, allows you to be, 

Peter

About This Poem

About the Author

Country/Region: GBR

More from this author

Comments

C

Calliope

17 years 11 months ago

Stunning!

Loved this masterful peice of art.Bravo! Lacy, Where power corrupts,poetry cleanses.
R

rider68

17 years 11 months ago

Stunning!

I'm stunned by your comment, Thank you for finding this and taking the time to read, Stunning......is the first time someone has used this word to describe my work. Thank you Lacy. Very Kindest Regards Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~
R

rider68

17 years 11 months ago

Artistic Imagination

Hi Janice Thank you for reading & great comment, Kindest Regards Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~
P

poewriter58

17 years 11 months ago

Peter

vivid and beautiful. whispers of something sensual. One question I have do you mean tuffs or tufts ( first line)? Chrys
R

rider68

17 years 11 months ago

Hi Chrys

Your Question raised a concern...To be honest thought gave way to the moment, So looking up the meaning to both.... "Tuffs" is small clumps of rock....... And Tufts.....allows a much wider play, So I have to say Tufts.... Thanks Chrys for your time and reading, I will duely change, Very Best Regards Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~
P

pinksheep

17 years 11 months ago

This

poem is sublime it has a fragrance so stirring-Regards
R

rider68

17 years 11 months ago

Fragrance so stirring

Wow wouldn't that be great, if we could include sences the thought is somewhat riviting, "But" could be quite scary, Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts, kindest Regards Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~
Rett

Rett

17 years 11 months ago

Fantabulous

I really liked this. It had a wondeful flow and reminded me of sitting outside just as dark falls and the moon comes up and thinking about the one you love. Well done Peter. Rett (Gene)
R

rider68

17 years 11 months ago

Hi Rett

Thanks For finding this, will make up for the lesser, I am still a novice, But i have begun to grow through the help received from some great writers that are here, Thanks again for your thoughts and comments. But I will say that if anyone reads this, that they should read some of your posts, I think your work is Brilliant, of which i have read so far, Very Best Regards Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~
D

DarkinAZ

17 years 11 months ago

Beautiful choice of words

I sit here in envy of your wide range of descriptive vocabulary, my friend. Well done, Mark
R

rider68

17 years 11 months ago

Thank You Mark

Thank You Mark. A complete moment of madnes, Hopefully I will find it again, Thanks again Best Regards Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 11 months ago

Many words

Smiles:) Barbara I love descriptive words, but you use so many I think it takes away from your image. A few with some common words I think would bring out the image much better.
R

rider68

17 years 11 months ago

I Am Sad. That you cannot see.

Barbara I would ask you to please read again, I am suprised that you don't see, Through the words I am applying the paint that builds the picture, To Change - I couldn't, I feel that the portrayal is fitting and just, But as strangely as life is, it wouldn't do if we all had the same point of view, But then I have been told,...... that i am abit mad, Have a great Day my friend. Very best Regards... Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 11 months ago

Congradulation

Smiles:) Barbara on the spotlight. I read it again still block. Will revisit again. Another sleepless night for me maybe thats what causing me not to see.
R

rider68

17 years 11 months ago

Thanks Barbara

I hope you have a good nights sleep. Best Regards, Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~
infinite_dwarf

infinite_dwarf

17 years 11 months ago

Peter

This is a beautiful poem, and the imagery is stunning. Congrats on Spotlight, my friend. lol, fear not, I feel another rant coming on soon... the dibbling and quibbling will resume rapidly. :~) ~Jess K. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."
R

rider68

17 years 11 months ago

Jess Big Thanks

It's quite a nice feeling to be able to offer something thats admired / praised by such informed writers and nice people, For a novice quite humbling, But to say that it has been achieved Through the help of your Mum, Hope the AK47 suggestion sorted The dam neighbours, You will have to tell me how to see when a poems spotlighted...... still don't know where to look or find. Best Regards Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~
P

poewriter58

17 years 11 months ago

Peter

Bravo on getting into the spotlight. This surely deserves that status Chrys
R

rider68

17 years 11 months ago

Thanks Chrys

A Big thanks as well, You have consistantly supported and given solid comments and advice, Thanks again for your support. Very Kindest Regards Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~
R

rider68

17 years 11 months ago

Hi cindy and Welcome

I'm glad that you enjoyed reading, Thank you for commenting, You have come at a time when this is one of the better efforts, There are some great Poets here, offering some fine works - help, and informed opinions, Wish you well, Thanks again. Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~
R

rider68

17 years 11 months ago

It seems no-one else got the joke.

Joke what Joke?..........Just kidding, Jess I thought it was me, so glad you responded, You could Tell, From that one word.........Thanks. (His response) How the obvious can get missed, But there you go... Wouldn’t do if we were all the same, Thanks Jess for Looking,......Sad about your great comments, Sorry.......Have to score where i can....hahahaha Take Care Friend Best Regards Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~
S

Synchro

17 years 11 months ago

beautiful words.....but

.............."thou eyes"???...and then I get a humorous picture of a pair of eyes being buried without the rest of the body....Why do you capitalize "serenic?"....and don't you mean "peace" instead of "piece?" ...tsk tsk...it is too bad that careless editing takes a lot away from the effectiveness of your poem. Yours in peace, Synchro
R

rider68

17 years 11 months ago

beautiful words.....but

Hi and thanks for your critique it is always welcomed, Firstly you’re Interpretation: As to what or how you perceive this, I'm glad you find humour and can give rise, although not my intention, But then everyone to their own. Capitalise. Thank you, as can see that correction has been made,..... I'm somewhat lost as to how it was overlooked, But again thanks. “peace” instead of “piece?” this stays, as my interpretation is “Piece”, as a piece of work, efforts given to canvas by some artist, On A Personal Note, I'm sad and concerned, that you want to include cheap snipes to your replies, I am the first to publicly announce that I am lacking, in the finer points of the English langue, For a mature man quite naive, but that is for me to bare, battling being dyslexic is a constant challenge, I rely on Microsoft word, when friends and family aren’t at hand. The fact that I fail your exacting standards,. is possibly another cross I will have to bare, Unless I have got it so wrong, this is a place where efforts are encouraged from All walks of life, young or old, established, or just budding beginners, Looking to take guidance from well informed established writers, to which I know Of many, Finally: It’s great that you can find time in your exacting life to critique, Sad…. that you don’t, or aren’t able to offer solutions, So have a great day, enjoy wallowing in your self exacting ways, Personally I much rather give, and lead by example, as daily I do, Encouraging young and old to be better in what they do, offering Guidance, and strong leadership, Being a Senior Projects Manager, helped by an understanding Company. But then I’m only a dyslexic fool………….. Best Regards Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~
themoonman

themoonman

17 years 11 months ago

Hi Peter...

for a dyslexic fool this is sure well written...lol.. much enjoyed your descriptions in this piece... Richard
R

rider68

17 years 11 months ago

Hi My Friend

It's great to see your picture and read your thoughts, I hope that dial up has now died, takes me back to the nightmares of AOL, (I think) that’s what it was called, Thoughts and moments shared....can't get better than this, What a great Forum, Kindest Regards ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On a lighter note...Richard you should see the pre-edited, Often it is read back to me.....Oh my lord....I cry with laughter. Take Care Friend....... Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~
S

Sean

17 years 11 months ago

Congrats on the spotlight,

Congrats on the spotlight, what a wonderful 'piece' you have created. Truly artistic and painted beautify; I stare at a canvass. 'Peace' & Love Sean
R

rider68

17 years 11 months ago

Congrats on the spotlight,

Hi Sean How kind of you, thank you, you have choosen a great time, a first for me, It's great to scratch a few words that once i could only dream of, Although we try to improve, often falling short, I know I havn't been around as much in these last couple of weeks, I will look for your posts, Thanks again for your kind comments, Kindest Regards Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~
S

Synchro

17 years 11 months ago

"Cheap snipes" ?????

Beneath your poem you say, "I want the raw truth. Feel free to knock me on my back" Now, you didn't mean it? I reacted only to some of the parts that I saw that needed attention. You should see some of the criticisms of my work that I received a while back on another site. You would be shocked. Compared to those, my comments on your work were glowing compliments! But you know what? I took those critiques seriously, read the books the man recommended to others (I was so bad I was not even worthy to hear those recommendations first hand)...studied and thought a lot, and after several weeks I cam back (even under a different identity) and got a mild compliment from this same guy. I studied some more, practiced, and now this same man who ridiculed my work as "drivel" is a good friend who praises my work highly. Be thankful for criticism, Peter. It hurts sometimes (though I certainly do not think I was hard on you)....but if you listen and care about good writing, you will get better. I did. And, yes, I still have a long way to go, considering myself only a mediocre poet, but that is a step up from a lousy one. There are a lot of plusses to your work. You can learn from your mistakes. But when you ask us to give you the truth, be prepared to get it! Yours in peace, Synchro
R

rider68

17 years 11 months ago

"Cheap snipes" ?????

Raw Truth: Yes I adore the truth, only then can we strive forward, But criticise on fact, The only valid point, was a capitalization, Your second concern: “Piece or peace” which you failed to see, I don’t hold that against you We all see different points of view, and rightly so. The other point you raised, was a personal interpretation, Eyes without form: Maybe a suggestion…….ease off the gin. Look it’s not my intention to insult or disrespect, But to say there are many ways to skin a cat, when some-one Makes statements founded mainly on personal interpretation, Then rounds off with: …tsk tsk…it is too bad that careless editing takes a lot away from the effectiveness of your poem…… And offers no solutions, I some what hope you can see where I’m coming from. For a lot of us, this is a scary journey, young or old. Established, or just budding, I know that I won’t ever be as good, as I would love to be, my grasping of this Vast subject, is subject to an affliction that I battle with daily, There’s some great raw new talent, begging to be guided by people like yourself, Who are very well placed educated to critique, encourage, and channel that passion, Think carefully in how you handle that innocence, the first few weeks, posts can be a daunting process, I hold no malice and take no shame in the points I raised with you, I have somewhat enjoyed this Tatar Tate, we can act like grown man and shake hands move on. I will leave that up to you, My Best Regards Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~
B

Basil Hallward

17 years 11 months ago

Just wanted to say

I realy like this! Its simple, and clean, and has a quiet sensuality.
R

rider68

17 years 11 months ago

Just wanted to say

Hi Basil And Welcome, another new name, I am some what lost to the interest I have stirred, Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts, I hope to return the favour, Kindest Regards Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~
L

LadyTheresa

56 years 4 months ago

Peter

I thoroughly enjoyed walking through your piece as your use of imagery is real and intoxicating. As for previous crtique of misspelled words; those my dear poet are mechanics that can always be corrected- no worries! I believe that youpossess the depth of feelings to continue on your poetic journey taking and accepting critque where and when necessary. A practice of only taking what you need and leaving what you don't need. The beaauty of poetry writing is that we get to experience each other and our very uniqueness is exciting! I frequently employ theuse of a dictionary and thesaurus to help me put my emotions and thougths into words and again simple mechanics. Excellent write poet. Carry on! LadyTheresa
R

rider68

17 years 11 months ago

A Humble Thank You.

It wasn't so long ago, that one of my first public sharing, was to say that I felt quite Isolated, There was a point where i felt quite inadequate, had it not been for one or two, I may have crawled away, But there are some / many Beautiful people here...What a great place to be......Internationally sharing thought's Ideas scribing words, encouraging others, time freely given, Truly it can't get better than that, Thank you for your words of encouragement, I glad to have made your acquaintance take care my friend, Kindest Regards Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~
S

Synchro

17 years 11 months ago

No, it was not a personal interpretation

Line 2 in S3 simply does not make sense grammatically, or image-wise. I am not a know-it-all. I think I made that clear in my last remarks to you. Much of my writing is lousy. I just want to make it better. However, I'll not give in on the point of "thou eyes" or generally on my remarks, and I doubt if you could find an English teacher, or a teacher of poetry who would--with the possible exception of the "piece" usage, which still sounds weird here, to me. However you have every right to ignore everything I said. I said you have talent. I said there were attractive things about your work. I commented only on those places that I found unattractive. Isn't that what we are supposed to be doing, here? Otherwise, I suppose I should consider leaving if anyone is to be offended by the skeleton of a critique I sent you. Yours in peace, Synchro
RSScheerer

RSScheerer

17 years 11 months ago

Gentlemen

Play nicely. To end the argument regarding "thou" let me state this, which I can only hope does not ignite yet another spat: "thou" is an old word used for "you" when addressing one person. Peter, since you are using what I believe you intend to be a possessive pronoun, the correct term would be "thy eyes" or "thine eyes." No one here is perfect and we are all here to learn from one another. That said, let's move on... Definitely a beautiful piece of art, Peter. Skillfully mastered, novice or not. This is an amazing work and was a pleasure to read, my friend. Best, Ronda
R

rider68

17 years 11 months ago

Hi Ronda

You have now made my small offering complete, To have chosen at this particular time to visit, resolve, and leave a seal of your approval, I am truly humbled, "Thank You" and it goes without saying that I have amended. I can only thank you again, for taking the time to express your thoughts and give your guidance to make this complete. Thank You. Kindest Regards & Best Wishes Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~
weirdelf

weirdelf

17 years 11 months ago

I never said how much I like this, Peter

A real achievement. Re-reading it I am not so sure about the title, a tad self-conscious? Flights of Imagination or Lost in Imagination or even something odd like I Imagination's Nurture. Artistic Imagination is almost a superfluousy, see what I mean? Did anyone explain how to spot the Spotlight? If you set your bookmark to www.neopoet.com it takes you to the homepage instead of the stream. Spotlight and Evolution are top-left. Also important Site News announcements on the right. cheers, Jess
R

rider68

17 years 11 months ago

Hi Jess

Hi Jess Spotlight...Felt a bit of a chump asking, Thank you, Now I won't feel that I’m playing catch up, Title. Jess To be honest, I rather like it, fitting..hmm? maybe - maybe not, but it was a connection I made reading back, just after penning the last line, I still remember thinking.....wow.....I think I’ve crack it, wow being the imagination bit, artistic, well that's the words being applied, As always a am grateful of your time and comments. A real achievement......Again I’ll treasure...your words, As I’m sure it will be a while, before you utter you’re pleasing, Very Best Regards Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~
M

Ms.Renee87

17 years 11 months ago

Excellent

I am taken aback because of how vivid this poem is. This is a true master piece
R

rider68

17 years 11 months ago

Excellent.......This is a true master piece

Thank you so much for such kind thoughts, A Master piece...Hmm.. If only, Before long you find yourself reading some real works of art by some well established writers, But for now, thank you and welcome, Very Best Regards Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~
L

LadyTheresa

56 years 4 months ago

Peter

Your work has created quite a stir....nice! Theresa
R

rider68

17 years 11 months ago

Thanks Lady T

Thank you Kindest Regards Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~
R

rider68

17 years 11 months ago

Hi Richard

Thanks alot...Richard Hope your I.T problems are sorted, Very Best Regards Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~
weirdelf

weirdelf

17 years 11 months ago

Sorry to push the point,

have read and re-read this poem more often than most and even though you got that "click" I so well recognise, don't take my word for it, ask Chrys, poewiter, she is REALLY good with titles cheers, Jess
R

rider68

17 years 11 months ago

Thanks Jess

I will ask the forum, As you feel so strongly about it, If any one that reads, feel that they have a suitable title, Please fill free to suggest. Jess...To quote your previous post. "Well hey, I'm no poetic slut! I don't give compliments lightly" The image that your comment stirred.....scary...Don't quite see you in a tutu, But then not for me to judge, go for it my friend, we are all friends here best to get the problems out in the open.......LOL It will be a long time before i can score again, just making the best of it. Have a Great Day Thanks Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~
weirdelf

weirdelf

17 years 11 months ago

Really, truly giggling out loud

none of your ROFL shorthand crap, yes! Go for it my friend (friend is fiend without 'e) it'l be only a few days before I give you another chance! cheers, Jess
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 11 months ago

Peter

Smiles:) Barbara I have read it a few times and still unable to interpret its meaning. I simply can't see the title artistic imagination in this poem. Must be me because others seems to get it congratulation on the spotlight.
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 11 months ago

Hey Jess

Smiles:) Barbara I hate being called Barb also. I think it is just me on this one. Obviously a great poem.
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 11 months ago

Maybe

Smiles:) Barbara Maybe I am autistic on this one. lol
Jonathan Moore

Jonathan Moore

17 years 11 months ago

Point of reference

"thine eyes" is the grammatically correct phrase. Simple rule: Thy when the next word starts with a consonant Thine when the next word states with a vowel So, it would be: - thy face - thine eyes - thy spirit - thine heart - Thy legs - thine arms --Jonathan Annoying the world, one person at a time (Group discounts available)
R

rider68

17 years 11 months ago

Hi Jonathan...

And thank you for the great explanation, very constructive, and to which I have embraced, noted, and amended, and further more, thanks for finding this small offering and taking the time to read. Very Best Regards Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~
S

stavroula

17 years 11 months ago

wow

"Simplistic strokes give play to silken trees" the imagery of that line is unbelievable. i love that
R

rider68

17 years 11 months ago

Hi & Welcome Stavroula

Thanks for reading, Caught me on one of the better postings, Wishing you all the very best, Best Regards Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~
L

leonard daranjo

17 years 11 months ago

Hi Peter

An inspired and inspiring piece. Wonderful flow, great imagery. Loved every line. Take care
R

rider68

17 years 11 months ago

Hi Leonard

Thanks for looking back to find this one, This was a turning point for me as far as allowing the imagination to flow, and felt that i had really connected. Thank you for taking the trouble to pen your thoughts and comments, I am sure that we will be reading one of your works in the spotlight very soon. Very Best Regards Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~
P

purplemoondoll

17 years 11 months ago

Breathtaking imagery, truly

Breathtaking imagery, truly breathtaking. This carried me to a wonderful place. Thank you Kaz It's impossible to smile on the outside without feeling better on the inside.
R

rider68

17 years 11 months ago

Breathtaking imagery,

Hi Kaz Had a bit of a brain fart here, one of those moments, when it just connects, Had played around with some thoughts and ideas, and then it just came out, It's great to see you posting again....Hope all is well. And thank you for finding this one, I feel that i have just begun to turn the corner on understanding the thinking behind writing and penning thoughts, Take care Very Best Regards Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~
R

rider68

17 years 11 months ago

To Synchro

I would just like it to be known, that having spoken to Synchro at length, by way of a private pm, It appears that I'm at fault, for failing to see good Intentions, So I can only apologise, and in fairness to him, make it Public, He really is genuinely a very nice guy, And a very informed Poet, Very Best Regards, Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~
S

Synchro

17 years 11 months ago

Thank you, too, Peter

One of the things that I most desire is never to hurt anyone. If I can find the wisdom to make my critiques helpful, and still preserve a feeling of love and respect, I shall have found my purpose in being here. Yours in peace, Synchro
RSScheerer

RSScheerer

17 years 11 months ago

Group hug!!!

I couldn't resist. ;) Really glad you took the time to get to know one another and work out the misunderstandings. ~ Ronda
R

rider68

17 years 11 months ago

Thanks Ronda

But if it takes a little rant to get a big hug, I'll be ranting again very soon... LoL....and please no resisting, we are all friends here......sorry I think I'd better stop....and slink away, I would like to say He's a great guy....life is to short, we're a long time dead, Have a great day all....... Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~