How Would You Paint Me?

This is one of my older poems and one of my personal favorites. If you like this poem please feel free to share it on Pinterest, Tumblr, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. I don't mind readers sharing as long as my name is shown with the poem. If you want me to see what you've posted please include #christyannmartine so I can find you. Thanks so much! 

How Would You Paint Me?

If you were an artist

how would you paint me?

With deep solid strokes 

or your brush sweeping softly?

Would you paint me by number,

quickly fill in the lines

or sketch me first, 

taking your time? 

Would you use vibrant colors

or plain shades of gray?

Would you change me in any way?

Would you hang me proudly

and gaze at me often

or tuck me away

until I'm forgotten?

~Christy Ann Martine