k u .co. mind our y think re #IFeelBetterWhen Poetry 48 I FEEL HAPPIEST WHEN I feel happiest when… Whether holding paintbrush, pencil or pen The landscapes open up on the page Flowing ink emotions from humour to page The world opens up from within the minds eye With colourful phrases, sand and blue sky Teachers and preachers, stories of old Ancient maps and symbols dark and bold Painting a reality on the canvas of life Telling the stories of war, famine and strife Turning the page to a much brighter view Lost stories of Rembrandt and Bush, to name but a few Looking for answers in colours and words Answers bring questions showing life is absurd Hiding their secrets in picture and verse Of mysteries lost, for better or worse Painting all day, writing all night Shadows grow long as the candle burns bright Working alone to tell us his truth The artists sacrifice, his words, his youth