The Pittsburg Squealers Watercolors by Bertie Brown

hmmm, me thinks it is

a Squealer-ish

'twas on my mind

and on the list

of work to try

so here it-iss

and i insist

the pigs are pets

at my request

and will not get

to be breakfast

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SallyPat Watercolor Portraits by Bertie Brown

SallyPat

original watercolor portrait: 6" x 8"

ambiguity

if only we woulda

(we certainly shoulda)

this time of life coulda

 been so much more gooda

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Jakey's Kid Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Jakey's Kid

original watercolor goat: 8" x 10"

so this is the question

can i toss intention

and renounce all strife

at this stage of life?

could i if you please,

watch daytime tv

munch crackers and brie

sip long isle iced teas

would i do you see

be happy with ease?

seems i have this need

to keep busi-ly

and painting's the key

to a challenge indeed

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Rhythm 'n Blues Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Rhythm 'n Blues

original watercolor drums/guitars: 8" x 10"

Reveille Reverie

Morning runs unfold

The music in my soul

With meandering meadow melodies

And streams humming harmonies

My footsteps add rhythm

While my soul sings along with ’em

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Da Boot Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Da Boot

original watercolor onions, boot: 10" x 13"

this painting’s a hoot 

let’s give a thumb’s up

for the unyun-y stuff

that dwells by the boot

it’s ever way cool

to paint sole-ishful

but tootin’ my own horn

could lead to much scorn

Yikes!

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On The Rocks Watercolors by Bertie Brown

On The Rocks

original watercolor seascape/Rockport, MA: 8" x 10"

Rockport Fever

Sophie and I 

Are planning a trip

To Gloucester and Rockport 

And, yes, Bearskin Neck

We’ll gaze at the ocean

Climb over the rocks

Paint Motif Number One

At the edge of the docks

We’ll dip our big toe

In the cold ocean water

Go swimming???

Are you kidding

It’s gotta get hotter

We’ll head to Pigeon Cove

Walk the breakwater above

Then buy fresh lobster

At the Co-op down below

With more things to do 

More scenes to be viewed

We’ll need much more time

Than the plan we designed

So we’re savin’ our pennies

Our nickels and dimes

(We know it’s not much

But we’re tryin’ to rhyme)

For our piece of the Rock

Or a spot on the dock

Of Rockport’s scenic town

The best place we’ve found......

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Grandie Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Grandie Girl

original watercolor portrait: 7" x 10"

On the Rocks

oh  my Sophie and me

we’d much rather be

on the rocks

by the docks

of Cape Ann by the Sea

and when a Nor’easter

those bellowing blows

nip at our keasters

our noses and toes

we’ll just hold on tight

as it wails day and night

till it blows out to sea

on day number 3...

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Landis Valley Museum Critters Watercolors by Bertie Brown

 Shaggy

original watercolor sheep: 7" x 10"

The Dark Horse

original watercolor Landis Valley Museum Horse: 7" x 10"

haughty

that’s what

my grandie thought

the first time she viewed

the LVM crew
‘cause there they all stood
as only they could
their ears and nose high
and eyes open wide
now Sophie and I
know animals try
to brighten our days
with their friendly ways
not haughty, aloof
their faces, the proof
of good will, not fear
and welcoming cheer!

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Rooster Blues Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Rooster Blues

original watercolor rooster: 7" x 10"

Seems I’ve lost my way

and there’s nothing to say

and there’s no one to blame

still I bear no shame

I gave it my best

shot, I NEVER do less

though I would suggest

and surely have guessed

some kind of success

by now I confess

still I’ve no regrets

‘cause I’m gonna bet

having lived through the test

‘twas as good as it gets

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