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My Canvas

Every mark upon my canvas,

tells a different story

I would not wish them to vanish,

or live without the glory

Each stroke upon the fraying sides,

another stroke of wisdom

Each mistake found, without a rhythm,

creates a better guide

No man or child could go without,

a few more splashes of paint

No matter how you puff and pout,

the artist will not feint

For those who find a blank canvas still,

your story comes, it has a will

Writing is, as Was

February 4, 2019

In "Experimental Poetry"

AbnormalVAverage

J.D Mullenary Sr., a.k.a. AbnormalVAverage, is a teacher and Esports coach based in Texas. He grew up on the beach in California, enjoying its temperate climate and boundless enthusiasm for life. After completing his first degree at nineteen, he felt that he needed to grow up and discover new experiences. With that in mind, he joined the military, earning a second degree in the process, and served for four years. After receiving his honorable discharge, he married the love of his life, helped raise his two sons, and returned to college with a focus on English and teaching. Now, he spends his time writing when he can, teaching students and Esports players the values of critical thinking, while still fostering all of the strays his wife brings to their home.