Historic Shuts House
original watercolor Shuts' House Library: 9" x 12"
Sophie and I know
that sometimes it’s best
to simply allow
a painting to rest
it may not be done
though there are intense
and beautiful hues
that seem to make sense
we want to be sure
we have to confess
that this work secures
it’s soulful-ishness
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Shuts House Library
original watercolor landscape: 9" x 12"
Curiosity
curiouser and curiouser
it seems to me
this spring is the bomb
at flirting you see
‘cause just when you feel
a warm gentle breeze
a sun so friendly
you’re relaxin’ indeed
a cold front blows in
equipped with more rain
it spreads itself out
and i want to shout
oh yes there’s the rub
when springtime has come
those idyllic days
are quickly undone….
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DoeBoy
original watercolor fawn: 9" x 12"
right from day one
we all loved the sun
'twas never enough
we were never quite “done”
our faces were bronzed
our hair sun-streaked gold
our innocence reigned
we’d never grow old
but time has a way
a mean streak, I’d say,
of hastening the days
that youth does betray
so now that we’re old
or older, to wit,
we’re gonna wise up
and be careful, just a bit...
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The BeezKnee
original watercolor portrait: 8" x 10"
A is for Annabelle
and for addition
B is for BB
who’s newest submission
is C for cousin
'cause now there are two!
D is for delight
and double, too
who would have guessed
my boys having girls
so yes, I’m twice blessed
“What a Wonderful World”
BB
The BeezKneez
original watercolor portrait: 8" x 10"
Anarchy!
Sophie says
You’re not the boss of me!
Sophie says
you’ve got to let me be!
I want this thing
and that thing’s mine too
there is so much
that I want to do
I know it’s yours
and it just might break
it’s on the floor
so it’s mine to take!
I need to climb
though I’m scared to fall
those steps are high
but I’ll try them all
stay by my side
I need to be safe
please hold my hand
while I take my stand!
BB
Cat-astrophy
original watercolor cat portrait: 8" x 10"
indigo grace
a gentle place
for quiet thoughts
and simple talks
refreshed, renewed
we’ve work to do
so on we press
inspired no less
by warmer days
and short vacays
new ways to play
in sun or shade
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Buster!
original watercolor Plumpton Park Zoo's Buster: 9" x 12"
it’s summer and since
i’ve got originals and prints
a wide selection can be found
of essential BertieBrowns
so do come and choose one
or two or a threesome
the price will fit right
into your budget and life!
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PinStripes
original watercolor zebra: 9" x 12"
and the zebra said
to his buddies in the zoo
why don’t we simply try
to lay our views aside
let's get along today
‘cause that’s the safer way
to live in peace ’n harmony
will benefit us all you see
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PoppyTops
original watercolor poppies: 9" x 12"
Poppy Pageant
more red-haired girls
than we’d hoped for or imagined
it looks just like
a beauty pageant!
Sophie and I, artistic hosses
are painting their portraits
till our poppy bosses
are simply long stems
with great petal losses!
we’ve less than a week
to get the job done
we’re hoping for good weather
with plenty of sun!
BB
PoppyCrop
original watercolor poppies: 10" x 14"
spring is a tease
don’t flatter her please
‘cause she’s such a flirt
in her daffodil skirt
oh some days she’s warm
and sweet, that’s for sure
while other days roar
with cold winds ’n storms
so face it, we’re not friends
and i do wish she’d end
‘cause i’m in the mood
for a summer long June
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Growin'Up
original watercolor portrait: 8" x 10"
Sophie’s Spring
Grassy green grass
Prickles and tickles
Sophie’s pink piggies
All wiggly and squiggly
Babbling birdie birds
Chirp quirky birdie words
Buzzing bees fly
By Sophie’s blue eyes
Daffodils gaze
Tulips parade
My poppies sing praise
Springtime, nature’s fling-time
“Neath a shy smiling sun
Nature’s prelude
To the deluge
Of summer days soon to come...
BB
