Burden Burro Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Burden Burro

original watercolor w/sunflowers, poppies, brass trio: 11" x 14"

It ain’t heavy

it’s my stuff

said the donkey

in a huff!

but I think I know

that some things I must

get rid of without

too much of a fuss

tis 2013

which will totally be

what I make it, you see

good bad or ugly!

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Burden Burro Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Burden Burro

original watercolor w/donkey, poppy, horn: 11" x 14"

orphaned and yet

the feeling I get

is one of relief

along side the grief

tis mine but to bear

like that burro up there

who carries his load

while he trots down the road

I watch him go by

and hear myself sigh

that’s how this life goes

but it’s still hard to know

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A Little Night Music Musical Motif Watercolors by Bertie Brown

A Little Night Music

original musical motif watercolor w/drums, drummer: 7" x 11"

A Little Night Music

original musical motif watercolor w/drums, guitars: 7" x 11"

a musician displays 

exhibitionist ways

but it’s all okay

‘cause music filled days

and nights do remain

quite high on our list

of things we like best

so please don’t insist

we cease and desist!

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Trio Trouble Musical Motif Watercolors by Daily Painter Bertie Brown

Trio Trouble

original musical motif watercolor w/trumpet, horn, trombone: 11" x 14"

the task of the horn

is to cast off all scorn

and proudly display

his technical ways

like a peacock, he struts

all his finery stuff

and if that’s not enough

he’ll wail in disgust

his penchant for flair

o’ershadows the pair

of brass partners there

but he doesn’t care

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For Unto Us Watercolors by Daily Painter Bertie Brown

For Unto Us

original abstract watercolor w/donkey: 11" x 14"

Sophie Says

what ho

I just want to know

who’s lying in that manger bed

with a stable roof o’er His head

and why are there reindeer 

flying in the night sky

with a guy in a sleigh 

following close behind

And

there’s a tree in our house

with packages strewn about

that I’m not s’posed to touch

and there seems to be such

a decorating fuss

it’s confusing, you know

for a three year old, so

I’ll just ask BB

I’m hoping that she

can explain it to me!

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Valley of the Sun Watercolors by Daily Painter Bertie Brown

Valley of the Sun

original abstract watercolor: 11" x 14"

that trusty old ass

tramps over the grass

as golden sun rays

dance through these cool days

I’m happy it shines

on your plants and mine

though we’re all confined

by our northeast clime

this season’s not bad

I hasten to add

but we both agree

that donkey and me

we’ll miss these cool temps

as winter comes next....

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SunFish Abstract Watercolors by Daily Painter Bertie Brown

SunFish

original abstract watercolor: 11" x 14"

I think that it’s done

and I had some fun

‘though there a few 

solutions that skewed

my original view

and managed to be

surprising, you see

so now I don’t know

if it’s fit to show

if not,

 you’ve just got

to tell me to Stop!

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A Puzzlement Still Life Watercolors by Daily Painter Bertie Brown

A Puzzlement

original abtract still life w/bottle, books. poppy: 11" x 14"

A Puzzlement

Sophie wants to know

what’s this all about

does one item go

with another, I doubt

but maybe you can

explain it to me

so I’ll understand

the idea, you see

well, BB said

sometimes I must pause

when thoughts in my head

have a conflicting clause

so rather than try

to struggle about

I do not ask why

I just paint it out

it’s a puzzle indeed

but maybe that’s good

‘cause you get to see

whatever you please!

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Rockport Rhapsody Still Life Watercolors by Daily painter Bertie Brown

Rockport Rhapsody

original watercolor still life w/bottle, marbles, crayons: 18"w x 22" h

with holidays encroaching

my house is invoking

a welcoming style

so do come on in

and visit awhile

I’ll put on some tunes

how’s Beethoven for you?

and we can create

our own unique view

in my small art room

I’ve got Rockport blues

in a bottle that's new

a napkin or two

and Salem Witch balls

in colorful hues

So if you’ve got time

and paint, any kind

( you could borrow mine)

the still life’s set up

and looks so sublime

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Rhythm & Blues Still Life Watercolors by Daily Painter Bertie Brown

Com-posers

original watercolor/sunflowers: 7" x 11"

Rhythm & Blues

original watercolor still life: 11" x 14"

Sometimes I find 

myself in a bind

of ideas gone wrong

what took me so long

to finally say

that’s enough, okay...

but 

sometimes it’s fun

to do more than one

‘cause maybe I 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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Beethoven or Bust Musical Watercolors by Daily Painter Bertie Brown

Beethoven or Bust

originalnwatercolor still life: 12" x 12"

the donkey is back

supporting the cast

and Beethoven’s not

the star though he’s got

that look on his face

that says ‘sour grapes’

the horn in the glass

above that old ass

prefers to bow low

to the violin and bow

and yes, I’ll just sip

the last little bit

of wine while I’m here

“salute” to some cheer!

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Punkin Patch Watercolors by Daily Painter Bertie Brown

Punkin Patch

original Watercolor w/pumkins: 11" x 7"

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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Pompous Poppy Watercolors by Daily Painter Bertie Brown

Pompous Poppy

original watercolor still life w/poppy, bottle: 11" x 14"

the donkey is back

though he’s really not

the star of this act

‘cause that poppy pops

right out of his glass

and makes my eye stop

as for all the rest

it’s simply decor

supporting the best

but do not forget

that bright yellow hue

that enhances the view!

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Climb Up Sunshine Mountain Watercolors by Daily Painter Bertie Brown

Climb Up Sunshine Mountain

original watercolor: 8" x 11"

that trusty old ass

tramps over the grass

as golden sun rays

dance through autumn days

I’m happy it shines

on your plants and mine

this season’s not bad

I hasten to add

that donkey’s like me

‘cause we both agree

we’ll miss these warm temps

as winter comes next...

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Trio in Brassy Glass Musical Watercolors by Daily Painter Bertie Brown

Trio in Brassy Glass

original musical instrument watercolor w/horn, trumpet, trombone: 11" x 14"

menage a trois

if the trombone’s in charge

the trumpet won’t play

the horn won’t say

if he’ll go or stay

such is the way

our world behaves today

compromise is out

dissonance has clout

there could be peace and harmony

‘cause trios can play charming-ly

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Alice Through the Looking Glass Watercolors by Daily Painter Bertie Brown

Poppy Patch

original watercolor/Poppies: 9" x 6"

Com-posers

original: 8" x 11"

Com-posers

original watercolor/Sunflowerst: 9" x 6"

 

Morning Glory

original watercolor/Trumpet: 9" x 6"

Alice Through the Looking Glass

original watercolor abstract: 11" x 8"

while summer bathed

in translucent honey haze

autumn arrives

with transparent amber days

indigo nights

blanket lofty star-filled skies

as cooler winds collide

pushing summer’s heat aside

from translucent to transparent

these transitions are apparent

seasons come and seasons go

each with it’s own unique show

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Rockport Blues Watercolors by Daily Painter Bertie Brown

Rockport Blues

original watercolor still lifew/bottle, books: 8" x 11"

with summer concludin'

my house is exudin'

a welcoming style

so do come on in

and visit awhile

I’ll put on some tunes

how’s Beethoven for you?

and we can create

our own unique view

in my small art room

I’ve got Rockport blues

in a bottle or two

a napkin that’s new

and Salem Witch balls

in colorful hues

So if you’ve got time

and paint, any kind

( you could borrow mine)

the still life’s set up

and looks so sublime

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Watercolors by Bertie Brown - Art is Instrumental

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Glassy Brass Watercolors by Daily Painter Bertie Brown

Glassy Eye

original watercolor/horn: 6" x 9"

Glassy Brass/Trumpet

original watercolor/horn: 6" x 9"

Glassy Brass/Horn

original watercolor/horn: 4" x 7" 

Going Solo

The horn stands alone

Neither lost nor forlorn

Just a confident fellow

Shiny outside

Inside, mellow

Its song is quite melodious

With notes that soar

But can be somewhat odious

When notes don’t sound so sure

One thing is certain

With a rising stage curtain

The horn likes to play

The solos he’s given

In a most excellent way!

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Rockport Rhapsody Rockport, MA Watercolors by Daily Painter Bertie Brown

Rockport Rhapsody

original watercolor seascape/Rockport, MA: 11" x 8"

Rockport Rhapsody

original watercolor seascape/Rockport, MA: 11" x 8"

Rockport Rhapsody

original watercolor seascape/Rockport, MA: 11" x 8"

Symphony in Sea Major

Lobster buoys afloat

Lighthouses as beacons

 Decorating the coast

Sublime northern light

Enveloping the sights

While dancing on tides

Tossing boats and floats

From side to side

Cormorants and gulls

Line up on the rocks

By the boats, or the docks

As they noisily wait

For some leftover bait

Granite boulders endure

Protecting the shore

Applauding the sea

BRAVO!

What a glorious symphony!

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Morning Glory Motif #1 Seascape Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Morning Glory/Motif #1

original watercolor/Motif  #1, Rockport, MA: 11" x 8"

Buoy Joy

Buoys will be buoys

In all shapes and sizes

Just like us girls

Despite our disguises

Buoys are like boxers

Ducking and weaving

Treading ocean waters

With strong currents heaving

The stripes that they wear

Go round and around

They look quite rotund

 But they don’t much care

They do a sun dance

Giving tides not a glance

They’re anchored from below

And they won’t let go

They do their job joyously

Behaving so buoy-ishly!

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Rockport Rhapsody Rockport, MA Watercolors by Daily Painter Bertie Brown

Rockport Rhapsody

original watercolor seascape/Rockport, MA: 11" x 7"

Lobsterman Shacks

Floats, traps

Lobsterman snacks

Ropes, tacks

Fishing knick-knacks

Boots, slickers

Lobsterman knickers

I bet there’s a place 

For trusty duct tape

And WD 40

They’ve got it, surely

All this and more

Behind windows and doors

Filling crannies and nooks

And hanging on hooks

So remember this stuff 

When you’re all in a huff

As you pay lots of bucks

For that Lobster you thought

cost way too darn much

At the boat dock co-op!

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