3 - CALLIGRAPHY

[The third entry of April 2016's A-to-Z Blogging Challenge.]

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The sliding of a nib into its holder
The click of a brush pen uncapped
The scratches of pencil on rough paper
The excess ink drips off when the nib is tapped

The push and pull of the brush's bristles
The dipping of nib into ink
The pleasure of choosing the colours to use
Orange, black, purple or pink?

The satisfaction of adding a flourish
To complete a meaningful quote
Spending hours to admire the work
Showing off so that others can dote

Practice and practice makes permanent
And perfect practice makes perfect
Alas, the feeling of disappointment
When rushed work creates a defect

But that's alright; it's part of the process
Of honing new-found skills
Time spent on art is always worthwhile
Even if you're working on drills

Calligraphy has found a place in my life
As you may have probably seen
I have learnt much, and will continue
What a wonderful journey it has been!

Follow @cachennywrites on Instagram to have a look at my calligraphy & lettering pieces. Still an amateur, but I'm learning! :)