“Her Muse”(Acrylic) A Gift in 2020 From The Artist Jan Betts
A small forward: My friend Menubar Memorial (great name!) sent this YouTube to me. He said, “Here you go Buddeh, I think you’re going to love this song” And he was right!. My muse loved it first and said, “I can do something with this” I had no idea what she had in mind (no idea it was an ode to her) just followed her lead and her instructions and ….this is the result. To the music:”Hillbilly Moon Explosion- My Love For Evermore (Feat Mark Philips” I give you Her Muse- The Poem.
Click Play & Enjoy! Words are below
Her Muse
Such a crazy brilliant witch my intractable mysterious muse…. you just you!
Your fascinating head, loves almost everything that I show to you or do
But before I even know it, music is a poem forming out of the nada in the making
And what you whisper in my ear, yes every single line is so breathtaking.
If someone asked me about your tastes, well it’s not an easy answer
Because you can love everything at any time and live Life like a dancer.
And you have taught me to trust your mind when it pops up in my head
Feel free to dictate daily while I, your scribe, write until it’s ready to be read.
You sort of caught me off guard again, when you pointed me to this song
You made me see It was part of your process that I have known for so long.
Even though I don’t get it right away, I know you do and it will work out just fine,
I gave you this bouquet of flowers, to show you I’m forever yours & your forever mine.
My muse, what would I be without you? Taking my hand in yours, you drink from the fountain first.
I’m your willing slave girl, who role plays to your creative dominance just to quench my thirst.
The aura of enigma, that floats around you, makes you a target for those who don’t believe
They have come up with this weird half-baked theory, that you are nothing more than part of me.
That’s so wrong…how can they not see?
Such a crazy brilliant witch my intractable mysterious muse…. you just you!
Your fascinating head, loves almost everything that I show to you or do
But before I even know it, music is a poem forming out of the nada in the making
And what you whisper in my ear, yes every single line is so breathtaking.
Karima Hoisan
August 26, 2023
Costa Rica
Footnote: When Jan gave me this painting, I had yet to write a poem for it. Three years later it finally arrived:) You have seen it before on my Blog Header and for those that did not see the original post about the painting you can find it here: “Her Muse” By Jan Betts
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Ach, amazing! I don’t think you’ll convince me that your muse isn’t at least slightly part of you 🙂 but whatever the relationship, you two do wonderful work together. And this is perfect for Jan’s painting. This is probably one of the most challenging tracks I’ve heard you recite over, but it works perfectly…
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Oh my yes…very challenging..a million takes but I think it works. Not everyone likes or can enjoy a poet reciting her own poetry over lyrics of a song:) haha but it’s my “thing” and over the years I have gotten more daring. Menubar knows me (and my muse) very well.. We put it on a loop and the poem started flowing, Thank you Dale for you great comment and for being so supportive of the oddball things I try too:):)
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Gorgeous! ❤
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Awww thank you so much David… I think you are very close to yours too 😊
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The whole package is a work of art Karima💖
The painting, the music, the poem and of course your voice.
Loved it !!🤗
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Ohh Wow thank you Maggie! I soul searched a lot before I published it… wasnt sure if it was good or just crazy haha. I’m glad you thought it was Art!! Big hugs to you! 🤗
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Your work is very unique Karima.
I love it🤗
Big hugs back to you 💖
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Thank you again Maggie for your enjoyment of what I do 🙏🌹😘
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what a beautiful painting! what a powerful energy such an intuitive painting projects! what a rich subject for such a painting you so obviously are! 🤗🌺🌸🌹😘💐💕❤️the ambiance where you live is so magical🌞🌳🌻that it just pulls it out of you so we all can enjoy the wonderful energies!🌹awesome🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️thanks to Jan for the reveal!🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼
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Thank you dear soulkin for your words. This painting was a ‘joint project” that if you read the link below, you already know. Besides being my best friend in Costa Rica, she is an amazing visionary artist. I think we had yet not met when I posted this in 2020…I gave my muse flowers but until yesterday, never wrote her the poem I had not yet found the words for.. Big hugs my beautiful friend of my destiny:) ❤️🤗🌹🙏
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yes, i knew the whole story🙏🏼❤️😘❤️
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Of course ❤️
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This comment is from Belavar Planiie who has had some problems posting it here today:)
“Wonderful painting! My eyes are drawn most to the luscious velvet effect, but it’s all gorgeous. Thanks too for introducing me to the visionary art of ‘Janbetts’. I understand your words to your Muse, “
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My pleasure Belavar and thank you for this knowing comment. Yes Jan takes great pride and much time in her finishing process. It makes her paintings so rich. Yes, I think we have agreed on this before…the ways a muse works is mysterious, but we have learned much over the years about that process. Thank you again for reaching out in fb:)
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Your art is amazing, dea Karima, I love it ❤️❤️
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Awww thank you muchas gracias y por explorar mi blog también.Thank you so much for taking the time to read and listen to posts from many years ago. Muy muy agradecida Brisa…🙏🌹
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The perfect painting of a Muse! And a lovely poem, Karima.
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Thank you thank you, Dawn. So glad you enjoyed them both:) Jan is an amazing artist if you go to her webpage http://www.janbettsart.com/ and see her portfolio over the years
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“music is a poem forming out of the nada in the making
And what you whisper in my ear, yes every single line is so breathtaking.”
love this play of your muse and the special connection of you dear friend Karima. The music is awesome and this picture is stunning by your gifted artist friend. I love it all my friend!
❤️💕💞❤️
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WOOOWooo so glad you enjoyed the total package and my slightly odd choice of background music..Yes my muse and I go way back..haha she was like my imaginary playmate as an only child who helped me into poetry:) Oh yes Jan captured her so beautifully in this painting.. similar to me but definitely not me:) separates but joined like conjoined twins of creativity:) Thank you for leaving your wonderful comment Cindy 🌹🙏❤️
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I love how you mix it up and your friendships and muse in your early years. A twin of such in the best of ways… xo You’re very welcome Karima💕
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“Such a crazy brilliant witch my intractable mysterious muse” geez, this is so you….. your reading and your choice of background is truly amazing. I am in total awe listening to you Karima. Not to forget that you wrote it for this painting. Perfect. Just perfect.
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WOW 🤩 thank you so much! I feel i took a chance with this one and it wasn’t any easy background to work with but my muse egged me on hehe “You can do it…”
so glad you enjoyed how it turned out Mich!!! 🙏🌹
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Beautiful post
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It is wonderful dear Karima. Good afternoon from Michigan.
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Awww thank you John and Greetings to you from Costa Rica…Did you see the drone video/poem about the vultures? You can see the area where I live:):)
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I did. It was beautiful dear Karima.
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Thank you John for watching it🙏
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I watch everything you do. You are amazing dear Karima.
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You are the best John 😀thank you for being so supportive🌹
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❤
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❤️🌹🙏
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wow, what a lovely gift and I love it. I love the horse bit hanging on the wall, and so many other things drawn while thinking of you. Your poem is beautiful. The willingness to put yourself second and let your must completely take control, as you go with the flow talking to the visuals that tantalize one’s heart and soul. What a nice friend to give you these lovely and unusual paintings. I love the gorgeous flowers she is holding with your name on them, how very kind she is, indeed. Painting especially with you in mind. I love that you wrote this gorgeous piece to accompany the art. Lovely Karima – So prolific as of late, it is all that sunshine and swimming in the morning, blessings to you my dear friend, I send you love, hugs, kisses and blessings, Joni
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