Denise Kemp
PRETTY AND LYRICAL IN PURPLE
Life feels abundant when you’re immersed in purple
It’s pretty, it’s creative and it’s lyrical
The story of the lady and her cat comes full circle
Be wary and be wise to take note
of the lyrics they wrote!
See the immortalized splashing of purple tears
as she and her cat recall the painful years
Feel the painter's passion
in the wake of her obsession
They survived a gloomy winter of disenchantment
It had been a season of unprecedented discontentment
Spring saw the lady steadily taking control of her life
She embraced change and was okay with being no-body’s wife
Till deep into the frenzied spring season, the lady painted
Till deep into the season, in purple fantasia, she related
She broke free from the chains and she was carefree
Wow! Her cat was so majestic in her purple fantasy!
The water turns purple as I wash my hands
As for my magical cat, she understands
the bitter lyrics we wrote all winter long
Our spirits are lighter now; we sing a happier song
See how pretty and lyrical life is with purple
Our story had come full circle
Be wary and be wise and dare to get insight
into the esoteric lyrics we write!
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About Denise Kemp
Denise enjoys writing and sharing her stories. She is from Cape Town, South Africa and immigrated to Canada in 2012. She loves spending time with her family and is happily employed at the Toronto Public Library.
This piece was inspired by a painting by my oldest sister, Daphne. Her painting depicts a large tabby cat on a predominantly purple background. There are musical notes and lyrics and a large purple flower surrounding the cat. Daphne is a painter and she is a quirky, artistic soul. I love it! I love her sense of style for both home décor and fashion. I think life with art is quirky and pretty and lyrical…just like the colour purple. Art is liberating.