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Portrait of a Fool
by Felix LeRoy Perry → (All Poetry by Felix LeRoy Perry)
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I think I or someone else may have used this image before but it just seemed to fit the poem so well...


Poem Artwork

 

 

 

 

 

Backdrop of sorrow

picture of fool who believed

he could share his love

 

Hangs in dim corner

where hardly anyone sees

tear tracks in the dust

 

Nobody to blame

cruel dark brush strokes of fate

life’s painted portrait…


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 Reviews of "Portrait of a Fool"
Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on January 19, 2021
Life does offer sad moments and memories as well, particularly during these unsettling times. Love and peace to you, Felix,

Regis. 🍁🌲🌳🍁

Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot
Reviewed on November 29, 2017
Nobody to blame!

It just is, sometimes in life Fee, though we can remain within the folds of a "Fools Folly" or Rise above and keep on trudging.

Long time tween reviews my Friend.
Hope you are well?

Hugz
Cherry

Reviewed by Rhonda Galizia
Reviewed on February 21, 2014
Fee,
Nine poignant lines..that might contain one's whole lifetime!
What an amazing write, Brother! And you're right, Emmett Kelly paints the same picture..
Inside my head there plays the words of Gene Pitney's song: 'Only love can break a heart.. only love can mend it again.'
Wise words.. since love trumps all.
And I love this poem! Stay safe and well, Fee!
Love & Blessings, Rv Rhonda

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM
Reviewed on December 29, 2013
As an optimist I would say no matter the hand we are dealt, we have to play it to the best of our ability. Life is unfair, I suppose I will agree with that but struggle makes us stronger and, if we allow it, better people. I have empathy because I have lived and if I have a dull or dreary day, I know that with a bit of effort I could have changed it. Happy New Year, Fee. I hope it will be a beautiful one for you.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson
Reviewed on November 30, 2012
awe-inspiring, no this feeling all to well, love the strokes
felt real!!!

Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green
Reviewed on November 17, 2012
Love the painting; love your poem even more.

Sad, but it is always a joy to read your work.

Hope this finds you and yours thriving, Fee. And then some!! Sorry I've been out of touch. Downs almost make you forget the ups at times, don't they.

My mother would have shouted that I am being overdramatic. But...been hard since Ray's health took a downturn. He's having surgery the 20th. Hope it helps.

Love always,

Pea


Reviewed by Karen Springer
Reviewed on November 17, 2012
We are all performers wearing many hats, but only a few perceive actuality.

Reviewed by Bernice Angoh
Reviewed on November 12, 2012
Great photo and poem, a sad clown is a haunting image

Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on October 24, 2012
Felix, I know this fool for I have walked in his footsteps and felt his pain and sorrow. A compelling write my dear friend. I wish you love and peace. Jon Michael

Reviewed on October 4, 2012
Deeply emotive Fee, as always your poetry touches the heart.

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila
Reviewed on October 1, 2012
Wow! You always manage to impress upon me how truly gifted you are, Fee.....this is stunning! Another keeper....

Hugs,
Anna

Reviewed by Joy Hale
Reviewed on September 30, 2012
Awesome words here, Felix. The clown loves also.

Joy L. Hale

Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on September 30, 2012
It's up to one of which kind of love you chose to share with others. Beautiful painting for a beautiful poem Felix.

Love ya face Cuz XOXOXO, Rose

Reviewed by neerja gandhi (Reader)
Reviewed on September 29, 2012
Life sure is a painted portrait...very well said:)

Reviewed on September 29, 2012
It's hard to put your love out there again once it has been stomped on. It's not that we are fools if we do.....it just plain hurts to imagine that it will happen again. It takes a lot of courage to give someone our love once it has.

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by D. Vegas (Reader)
Reviewed on September 29, 2012
Fee, What is a fool, someone who feels foolish because...

Deborah

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on September 29, 2012
You say a lot in a few words. so does that portrait of Emmett Kelly and the song by Paul McCartney, “Fool on the Hill,” Sung by Eddie Fisher.

Ron

Reviewed on September 29, 2012
Love is a many splendered thing and unless
we don't share our love we never know even
if it is unwanted for we are all loving
creatures not fools my dear Fee

Painful the feeling of not having it returned

Hugs

Love and Light
Lily

Reviewed by Myrna Badgerow
Reviewed on September 29, 2012
Never a fool... one cannot be miserly with the heart even though it's treasures may be stolen or tarnished...)) Nice nice work, my friend..
Myrna

Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on September 29, 2012
...sometimes what we share, is not our's to judge...it is in the heart of the beholder~

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton
Reviewed on September 29, 2012
Sharing your love is dangerous waters to tread, Felix, and Emmett, the Clown puts the face on it.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on September 29, 2012
We are all Fools for Love.


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