Bedor Alobaidi

Blue- By Artist Samantha Box. Des Moines Art Center Museum 2024 Art serves as a profound influence on writers, offering a rich tapestry of inspiration that transcends the boundaries of language. Through visual, musical, and performing arts, writers draw upon diverse emotions, themes, and perspectives, enriching their narratives with layers of meaning and depth. Art challenges writers to explore new ideas, evoke sensory experiences, and delve into the human condition, often prompting them to reflect on their own artistic processes.  This interplay fosters a creative synergy, where the nuances of artistic expression shape literary styles and storytelling techniques, ultimately leading to works that resonate deeply with readers and reflect the complexities of life itself. In this sense, in my poem, the influence came out in such a spontaneous way where I couldn’t ask for better chances to see a blue artwork created by artist Samantha Box, titled "Blue," at the opening night on O...

Poem written and posted by Bedor Alobaidi  Photographed by: Figment Photography    Blue like the sky,   Blue like the ocean,   Blue like their eyes,   Blue like a butterfly  🦋    Blue like a ballerina in motion,   Blue like the land that cradles rivers,   Blue like a bird in mid-flight,   Blue like the cover of a cherished book,   Blue like a designer’s elegant dress,   Blue like the soul of an artist,   Blue like the soothing waters,   Blue like the tempestuous sea,   Blue like the whispers carried on the breeze,   Blue like the dreams that set us free,   Blue like the soft glow of twilight,   Blue like the secrets that stars confide.   Blue like the ink that flows on a page,   Blue like the heart that dares to engage,   Blue like the laughter shared under the night sky,   Blue ...