The Artist
Just one cloud clamors to hold the rays of dawn, waking up sky from its dreams. More clouds gather to celebrate the brilliance of an artist who works diligently to create new designs each moment. Demon-eyed, with an open mouth, he came from an unknown land, too far to traverse. He seems to express unreasonable desires, swallowing the morning light, whispering colorful tunes to the sun.
He also carries a fistful of grime, thrown in exasperation, shows his indignation, unseen, unheard, unfathomed. The hope lies too far, colored with the arrogance of man who claims to have conquered all.
© Balroop Singh, 2022
Today’s prose-poetry is inspired from Reena’s Xploration Challenge, which asks us to let the whole or phrases from the following line be our muse this week.
“It came from somewhere too far to walk, from as far away as the most unreasonable desire, the most devastating hope.” by Sharmishtha Mohanty in Thirty two nights and dreams.
Thank you for the inspiration Reena.
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Emotional Shadows 
This is exquisitely beautiful, Balroop! Excellent imagery in ‘swallowing the morning light’ and ‘carrying a handful of grime’.
Thanks for joining in!
Thank you Reena for a thought-provoking prompt… it took me to darker places but I chose light, with a sigh though. 😊
Pearls emerge from dark interiors, and there can’t be a greater truth for writers.
So true! 🥰
Grabbed me from the opening line. Nicely done, Balroop.
Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts Staci, much appreciated.
Classic and so marvelous Balroop. Nature at its best 💖💖💖💖
Thank you Kamal 🥰
Welcome dear Balroop ❤️
I loved this, Balroop. A beautiful opening with a darker appearance.
Thank you Denise, I didn’t want to go into the depths of darkness. So I just dropped a hint. Rest is understandable.
That is very nice. That has a whole different feeling than traditional poetry.
Thank you for liking it Jacqui, I have written in this format after a long time.
Oh, my! I see the open-mouthed demon in the clouds. Such a great take on the prompt, Balroop! Your creativity is really shining in this one. Love this line: “swallowing the morning light, whispering colorful tunes to the sun.”
Isn’t this cloud awesome Lisa? It seems to spit a warning! Thank you for your lovely words of encouragement. 🤗
I see an analogy with our political climate. Nicely done, Balroop.
So true! Environmental worries can be seen in the eye of this monstrous cloud. 😊
This is SO descriptive and so very true, Balroop. A great expression of reality.
Thank you for standing by to read Jan, much appreciated.
This is absolutely gorgeous and vivid.
Thank you Jude, I am delighted to hear that.
I love the images displayed by your well chosen words Balroop!
Well done.
Have a lovely and peaceful week
Thanks Marie. Wishing you too a wonderful week.
Beautifully written with vivid images, Balroop. I was drawn in from your first line, so lovely. And the last line is very poignant and says so much in few words. Well done! 💞
Thanks Lauren, I appreciate your lovely response. 🥰
Such a lovely sight. Hope is too far but it is reassuring.
True! Thanks for standing by to share your thoughts arv.
This is very beautiful, Balroop. I haven’t heard of a prose poem before.
Thank you Robbie 😊
This is exquisite, Balroop. I just love the vivid imagery, the poetic beauty of your word choices, and the dark and dreamy tone. Beautiful.
Thank you Diana for understanding both the moods of this poem. Love your response. 🤗
Just gorgeous, Balroop. I want you to write more of these. They could definitely find a place in your next book of poetry. ❤
Thank you so much Diana. 🤗
Wow! It’s so beautiful.
Thank you!
Well written!! ❤️🌹❤️
Thank you and welcome to Emotional Shadows!