If you were an artist...

 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