THE GIFT PAINTING HAS GIVEN ME

Thus has been the gift of painting
Which has stopped me short in my tracks time and again
To caress the Universe with my eyes
Before I apply paint to brushes
To travel slowly with my gaze
Over the form of the subject
And I am surprised by what I hadn't seen 
Eventho I had looked at something
A gazillion times times in passing

The nuances and complexities
The intricacies and hidden secrets
All slowly unveiling
As I allow myself 
To drop everything else
To be held ransom for a while
To ponder the realm of beauteous reality
That had not been accessible
When I had just rushed by

Sometimes I end up with my soul aching
Wondering why I had missed so much 
Hurrying about dealing with cares of the world
Now will I ever have enough time  to catch up ....
To rehydrate and renourish my soul again

Not that what I was busy with before
Looking after family and whatnot
Was not important
For all those past experiences
Only make me soak up the new with more gusto...

As I share my paintings with you
Which by the way, I so appreciate when you take time to look
I hope you too catch a glimpse of the world I am in
That you be transported 
Even if it's just for a moment 
From the hub-bub of your day

To a moment of serendipity
A moment of glee and wonder
A moment in the NOW and therefore a reconnection with your own beautiful soul