The Artist
Paintbrush on palette, with colours he'll play,
He coats differing tones of painting deep.
Much time to finish it over the day.
He draws a horse, one almost hears it bray,
A peaceful dog besides it that doth sleep.
Paintbrush on palette, with colours he'll play.
How well he captures the sunshine's bright ray
A shepherd girl, too, she's Little Bo Peep.
Much time to finish it over the day.
He coats the skies with a few shades of gray
Squarely portraying the white flocks of sheep.
Paintbrush on palette, with colours he'll play.
Over the distance, a water-fall's spray
Some perspective on his canvas need creep.
Much time to finish it over the day.
All of his work is in pleasant display
Over the distance lies a church's steep.
Paintbrush on palette, with colours he'll play,