What am I but a commercial painter
making the same strokes over and over on black velvet nap
always charging the same prices
always settling for less
I know you, too,
paint the same pictures over and over
that’s how I can sell you mine.
— Zumwalt (1991)
zumpoems 
Comments on: "What am I" (10)
i am a painter as well, but not commercial, i paint to cool myself down and stay calm..great post.. thanx for sharing..
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I like clever ending – a surprise, but it makes sense.
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abichica and mareymercy,
Thanks very much for your comments!
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I like this , I think you mean this poem more than you are letting on! P.T.Y.P.
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willowdot21,
Thanks very much! BTW, what does “P.T.Y.P.” mean?
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I believe it means ‘party ’till you puke’ but I hesitate to offer that suggestion in the current context!
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mmm, what are we all but the labels we give ourselves? xx
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Indeed, or the labels that are given to us by others? Good poem, I agree with willowdot21; there seems to be something more at work here.
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Edward,
Thanks! Also thanks for clarifying PTYP! 🙂
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clever (~_~) there are those who paint and there are painters, then there are true artists. Your Art shines in every line!
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