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if i was there...
by Steve Patterson → (All Poetry by Steve Patterson)
  
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simple canvas hangs on my wall.
no frame.
no glass.
the canvas, that's all.

hung it high.
above the TV.
so when i look up
it's what i see.

no colors, a simple scene.
black on white.
kinda like me.
know what i mean?

simple art on a simple canvas.
a house. a home.
there in the mountains.
a river flowing gently by.

black on white.
not pencil or charcoal.
not oil or water color.
not even crayon.
Marks-A Lot.
for God's sake, Marks-A-Lot.

and on that canvas
are eight simple words-
"if I wasThere, I wouldn't Be Here."
don't know why
i hold those words so dear.

Copyright ©2002 steve patterson

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 Reviews of "if i was there..."
Reviewed by Marilyn Seray
Reviewed on April 25, 2002
I guess you like where you are, and that's good. so is this write.

Reviewed by Brigit Erineyes (Reader)
Reviewed on April 13, 2002
Simplicity, happiness, that is all that matters. Enjoyed!

Brigit

Reviewed by Sharon Williamson (Reader)
Reviewed on April 13, 2002
I love this Steve...
Great write my friend,
Sharon;)

Reviewed on April 13, 2002
Beautiful canvas!!!!!

Sandie Angel :o)

Reviewed on April 13, 2002
beautifully done. simple elegance.
hugs
krissy

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on April 12, 2002
you have become quite the philospher Steve, and very good at it...this is fantastic...

Reviewed by Robin Labenberg
Reviewed on April 12, 2002
Very nice..your style of writing is fresh..I enjoy it..

Reviewed by Trixie Love
Reviewed on April 12, 2002
Outstanding Steve...

Trixie

Reviewed by Trixie Love
Reviewed on April 12, 2002
I know what you mean.

Reviewed by Masarat Daud (Reader)
Reviewed on April 12, 2002
So touching dear...loved it. So thoughtful.

Reviewed by Scada
Reviewed on April 12, 2002
Stark simplicity... elegant.

Scada

Reviewed by Caldwell Phillips (Reader)
Reviewed on April 12, 2002
G'Morning Friend!

Love the simplicity of the saying on your wall and the poem. Very nice.

Alan & Janet

Reviewed by Angelica (Reader)
Reviewed on April 12, 2002
I really like this, Steve. You write in such a clear, straightforward manner.

Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson
Reviewed on April 12, 2002
first thing I read and it is b-e-a-u-ti-ful thanj you


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