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the painter, nearsighted
smears pigment on her canvas
in shades of citrus, carrot, pumpkin
evokes sunsets, flowerbeds
and cornucopias
in brush and knife strokes
noticeable when nearby
—from a distance, blending
her intentions
into our impressions
Adrienne Stevenson (she/her) lives in Ottawa, Ontario. A retired forensic scientist and Pushcart-nominated poet, she writes in many genres. Her poetry has appeared in more than forty print and online journals and anthologies in Canada, the USA, the UK, and Australia. When not writing, Adrienne tends a large garden, reads voraciously, and procrastinates playing several musical instruments.

Adrienne Stevenson
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