Artist, can you paint me a picture?
Make it something true and real.
Artist, will you paint me a picture?
Make it something I can feel.

Paint me a picture of joy,
Of colors bright and gay,
Sun, sky, and dragonfly,
Paint me a picture of joy.

Artist, are you listening?
Artist, listen true!

Paint me a picture of anger,
Of colors fierce and true,
Night, mire, and wildfire,
Paint me a picture of anger.

All your paint is glistening,
From the work you do.

Paint me a picture of sorrow,
Of colors soft and slow,
Mist, squall, and waterfall,
Paint me a picture of sorrow.

Artist, have you heard me speak?
Artist, tell me so!

Paint me a picture of love,
Of colors sure and sweet,
Bud, veil, and nightingale,
Paint me a picture of love.

Maybe I will sneak a peek,
I don’t think you’ll know.

Paint me a picture of terror,
Of colors wild and bright,
Ink, beams, and feral gleams,
Paint me a picture of terror.

Artist, will you look at me?
Artist, send a sign!

Paint me a picture of care,
Of colors smooth and mild,
Clouds, pups, and buttercups,
Paint me a picture of care.

Will I ever get to see,
lines that might be mine?

Paint me a picture of pictures,
Of colors near and far,
Gems, clay, and disarray,
Paint me a picture of pictures.

Artist, did you paint me a picture?
Did you make it true and real?
Artist, have you painted my picture?
Was it something I could feel?