Com-Posers Sunflower Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Com-Posers

original watercolor sunflowers: 18" x 23"

those Gossipin’ Girls

want y’all to know

they’re still hangin’ round

the ‘old folks’ hometown

seems they’re gettin’ set

to host an event

it’s been 50 years

since they left the nest

the menu’s the same

though some might complain

‘cause aging has changed

their innards these days

oh,  Bumblebee Burgers and Golden Finch Fries

will still hit the spot

but Butterfly Splits and Dragonfly Pies

are a bit o’re the top

so do not worry

 it won’t be late 

this midnight soirée 

will close down by 8

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Circular Posers Sunflower Watercolors by Bertie Brown

 

Circular Posers

original watercolor sunflowers: 10" x 14"

Sometimes I find 

myself much confined

by ideas gone wrong

what took me so long

to finally say

that’s enough now, okay...

but 

sometimes it’s fun

to do more than one

‘cause maybe I’ll learn

to finally discern

the good and the bad

to discount a fad

and find that rare link

that was missing, I think.....

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Com-Posers

original watercolor sunflowers: 8" x 10"

technic

I hear

is over-rated...

don’t fear

‘cause when there is truth

with a Capital T

there’s no flattery

it’s not what i need

those doubts 

they must flee

and statements of worth

cease posing, you see

experience brings hope

please wait patiently

this ‘busy-ness’... rest...

there’s peace yet for me

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Com-Posers Sunflower watercolors by Bertie Brown

Com-Posers

original watercolor sunflowers: 8" x 10"

Practice makes better

But perfect?

Not ever...

Especially if painting

Is what you can do

You’ll prob’ly improve

But that’s questionable, too

My advice to you

Buy a Bertie Brown or two!

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VanCleve-ish Watercolors by Bertie Brown

VanCleve-ish

original watercolor w/sunflowers, boots: 10" x 14"

what ho

Sophie and I 

just want to know

who turned off the heat

and dimmed the lights low

where are the wool socks for our feet

our union jacks and turtlenecks

who said summer could retreat?

we are cold and so distressed

why can’t winter last one week

it’s time I guess

to hibernate 

until next June

and we both hope

that comes real soon!

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Old Yeller Sunflower Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Old Yeller

original watercolor still life w/sunflowers, paints, bananas: 9" x 12"

Winter Blues

oh, how I long for June or July

with summer sunshine

and butterflies passing by

this season of cold 

has taken it’s hold

with harsh winds now wailin’

seems the sun has gone sailin’

so I’m getting all set,

though it’s hard not to fret,

as blankets cover my lap

 and I settle in

 for a long mid-winter’s nap.....

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Cor en Fleur Sunflower Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Cor en Fleur

original watercolor sunflowers/horn: 10" x 14"

Conch en Fa

There once was a seashell named Conch

Who was lonely, displeased with his lot

He puffed out his cheek

Buzzed a low mellow screech

Now he’s part of the rock group “Conch-crete”

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Cor d'Fleur Sunflower Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Cor d'Fleur

original watercolor with sunflowers/ horn: 10" x 14"

Going Solo

The horn stands alone

Not lost or forlorn

Just a confident fellow

Shiny outside

Inside, mellow.

Its song, so melodious

With notes that do soar

But can be quite odious

When notes don’t sound sure

One thing’s for certain

With a rising stage curtain

The horn likes to play

In a most excellent way!

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Boots on th' Ground Sunflower Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Boots on th' Ground

original watercolor sunflower and boots: 10" x 14"

High Maintenance

what ho!

i just want to know

where did the years go

and my body….also

oh

   back in the day

i simply must say

hard work had a way

of  keeping at bay

those inches that stay

in places that…hey!

i don’t like today

i’m feeling betrayed

hence this, my tirade

i cannot evade

old age, i’m afraid

this is my refrain

you’re young…i’ll explain

the fact does remain

it’s HARD to maintain…

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VanClevish Sunflower Watercolors by Bertie Brown

VanClevish

original watercolor sunflowers. boot: 10" x 14"

In the Blooming

my bed of sunflowers

prepping for hours

is all set to host

an end of summer toast

boasting nectar so sweet

tasty seeds, what a treat

for our faithful dine-ees

all feasting happily

dragonflies, bumble bees

butterflies, those drama queens

golden finches, reformed grinches

heady heat waves

shimmer and sway 

hovering o’er

 this late summer day

i wave goodbye 

as they pack up, they try

to smile through their sighs

then southward they fly

the long winter’s night

is approaching too soon

will they come back next June?

I hope so, I do....

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The GoodbyeGirls Sunflower Watercolors by Bertie Brown

The GoodbyeGirls

original watercolor sunflowers: 10" x 14"

at the far end of summer

I woke up to see

my sunflower soiree

in tatters and seeds

the birdies and bees

and butterfly-ees

so curiously

were packing to flee

seems nectar so sweet

that thirst quenching treat

was gone completely

said their twitters and tweets

so I’m left behind

with nothing but time

that’s filled to the brim

with memories of them....

at the far end of summer

I so want to be

at the beginning of spring 

and the hope that it brings

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