Bernadette Loring

Bernadette Loring - Journal

Ashburton, AUSTRALIA

The Artist

Posted about 5 years ago

Standing with a blank canvas before her
Light streaming thru the window
Her mind wonders to a place
Where the flowers bloom

She sees a unique one
So different from the rest
Colors so vivid and rare

She begins!
Brush flowing, a stroke here and circle there
Slowly it appears
Her vision is unfolding, coming to life

Standing back she looks
Wanting to portray it in all its beauty
Adding shade here and highlig…

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The Pier

Posted about 5 years ago

As I stroll along the wooden planks
Deeply taking in the scent of the sea air
Gentle breeze swirling around my skin
My hair moving freely love that feeling
I feel so alive!

Clouds darkening the sky
Till the sun breaks thru
Opening a jewel box
Glistering waves sparkling, caps forming
Shells shine as the sun catches them
Like diamonds and pearls

Half way I stop
Gazing at the beauty
How wonderful nature is
I co…

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Behind the Door

Posted about 5 years ago

The doorbell I did ring
Down the passageway I walked
Hearing the sounds smelling the smells

To his room I came
Laying there so frail
Looking at deaths door

A deep breath I did take
Kissing him on the lips
I Love You Dad
I say

The eyes sparkle he knows I am here
Trying so hard to talk
To say what needs to be said

Amongst the jumble I hear
I Love You
At that moment my heart flames

Holding back tears
I smile ag…

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My Place

Posted about 5 years ago

Leaving my home I drive
To a place so serine and tranquil
This my spiritual place
Time to think sort and heal

From the car I step
Deep breath I do take
Eyes closed feeling the wonderment

Breeze blowing waves crashing
Looking out I see its beauty
Children, family’s pets

These all disappear as I start my journey
To my place forget the world
Along the pier I walk
Seeing the emerald green waves
White peaks fo…

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