The picture on the wall
began to show its age some time ago
a recollection of a noted man
some time ago
Father Time has been kind
to this wise old master
but now the critics of history
have had their say
Furrows in the oiled canvas
collect small particles of time
requiring an assistant
to brush away grime
And with each bit of dust , a colours attached
and with dust removed , some colours dispatched
but staff they are there, with a very fine brush
a delicate job – that cannot be rushed
Original colours – hide behind dark
as grime is removed – to the eyes there’s a spark
The painting it seems – is no longer jaded
as colours return to before it was faded
The Inkwell 