Pen and Ink

When I look at the artist's drawing,
I think of the lines and what was being experienced
while bringing the image to life.

You can sense the joy in them.
As if the blank paper beckoned one
to share their story.

— Michael Anthony, May 14, 2026

About This Poem

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism

Editing Stage: Polished draft

About the Author

Region, Country: San Francisco Bay Area - USA, USA

Favorite Poets: Bukowski, Billy Collins, Ted Kooser, Haiku & Harvey Kurtzman (a visual poet, of sorts)

Critiques

Lavender

3 days ago

Pen and Ink

Hello, Michael,

Not sure how I missed this one. Precious.

Thank you,

Michael Anthony

2 days 5 hours ago

Thanks as always, L! I'll be…

Thanks as always, L! I'll be on a brief hiatus as I recover from a medical procedure. Hope all my NP friends are well!

patrickgadoury

1 day 23 hours ago

Some Eye of the Beholder stuff

This is a small piece, but I like the gentleness of it. It doesn’t try to over-explain the artwork, it just notices the feeling behind the lines, which works for me.

P.S. I hope recovery goes well. Good Luck.

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