Wicked Thoughts

I wrote this poem a while back and did not post it since it falls into the category of one of my risque poems. I hope this seductive love poem inspires in the reader "Wicked Thoughts," of their own. I have chosen to post one of my favorite art pieces along with this poem. It is one of the first art pieces I did and unlike most of my current work which is on metal this nude art piece is oil pastel on paper.

 Beautiful Redhead: Female Nude Art by Injete Chesoni 

Description: Oil Pastel on Paper (11.6" x 15.6" with border) 

To Buy Artwork: E-mail minjete@gmail.com ($65)

WICKED THOUGHTS

(A Seductive Lovers Poem by Injete Chesoni)

If only you knew
The wicked thoughts
That I am having of you
Of limbs entangled
Yours and mine
Of lips locked in kisses
And bodies entwined
Of twisted sheets
Covered in sweat
Of moments so sweet
Unblemished by regrets
Of hours shared
In passion’s embrace
Of precious moments
Staring at your face
As you lie in my arms
Upon my chest
Satisfied after hours
in passion’s embrace
Then you loudly call my name
And I gently blush in shame
I smile secretly to myself
As I think of fantasies
Yet un-met
For now they are just my sweet escape
My getaway from a dreary day
“A penny for your thoughts,” you say
And I smile to myself
Perhaps another day.
 

Handmade Metal Cards: Miniature Art Gifts

I recently started creating handmade metal art cards featuring my designs and art work. They consist of embossed miniature paintings on aluminum metal. Some of them feature artwork on both sides of the card (two-in-one art cards). These versatile miniature art pieces measure 4 by 4 inches and can easily be placed on a desk or tabletop as decoration. They can also be framed and hung up as wall art, or used as drink coasters.

 

 Sax Player: ($50) (Two-In-One Art Card)

Description: 4.1" by 4.25", Metal Art Card 

Front: Sax Player black art painting by Injete 

Back: Abstract metal art by Injete Chesoni

 

They make the perfect gift for art lovers and collectors. Each metal art card is released in limited editions. If you would like to buy handmade metal art cards please send me an email at minjete@gmail.com. I have posted photographs of my current collection of handmade metal art cards and some suggested uses below. You can also buy art gifts and cards online featuring my designs at my Zazzle store and drink coasters from my Printfection store. My Zazzle art gift products include greeting cards, art calendars, poetry and art posters, Christmas ornaments, canvas art prints, fridge magnets, mugs, steins, sandstone drink coasters, t-shirts, keychains and art postcards.

  

Three Flirts: ($50) (Two-In-One Art Card)
Description: 4.25” by 4.25”, Handmade Metal Card
Front: Three Flirts African Art Painting by Injete
Back: Abstract art by Injete Chesoni

Guitar Player: ($50) (Two-In-One Art Card)
Description: 4” by 4”, Embossed Metal Art Card
Front: Guitar Player Miniature Art by Injete
Back: Abstract Art by Injete Chesoni

 African Bwa Sun Mask: ($50) (Two-In-One Art Card)
Description: 4” by 4”, Handmade Embossed Metal Card
Front: Tribal African Art Mask painting by Injete
Back: Abstract art by Injete Chesoni

 

 African Bwa Plank Mask: ($50) (Two-In-One Art Card)
Description: 4” by 4”, Handmade Embossed Metal Card
Front: Tribal African Art Mask painting by Injete
Back: Abstract art by Injete Chesoni

 African Fang Ngil Mask: ($50) (Two-In-One Art Card)
Description: 4” by 4”, Handmade Embossed Metal Art Card
Front: Fang African Mask painting by Injete
Back: Abstract art by Injete Chesoni

Orange Confusion: ($35) (One Sided Art Card)
To Buy Art Cards E-mail: minjete@gmail.com
Description: 4 by 4 inches, Handmade Metal Art Card
Abstract Miniature Art by Injete Chesoni

African Thinking Man: ($35) (One Sided Art Card)
To Buy Art Cards E-mail: minjete@gmail.com
Description: 4” by 4”, Handmade Card on Embossed Metal
African Art Miniature Painting by Injete Chesoni

 

Green Confusion: ($35) (One Sided Art Card)
To Buy Art Cards E-mail: minjete@gmail.com
Description: 4” by 4”, Handmade Embossed Metal Card
Abstract miniature acrylic painting by Injete

 Sienna Thinker: ($35) (One Sided Art Card)
To Buy Art Cards E-mail: minjete@gmail.com
Description: 4” by 4”, Handmade Metal Card
Miniature metal painting by Injete Chesoni

Gift Ideas and Uses for Miniature Metal Art Cards

• Place them on a desk or tabletop as decoration.
• Frame them and hung them up as decorative wall art. 
• Frame them and use them as drink coasters. 
• Use them as dining table centerpieces and decoration. 
• Give them as wedding gift favors.
• Give them as an art gift and greeting card. You can inscribe a message directly in the card using an ink-free or dried up ballpoint pen or you can write your message on a piece of paper and glue it inside the card.

College Days and The African Thinker

This weekend I was invited to a farewell party for a lovely young lady who is flying off miles away for college. Having recalled my own college days (a looong time ago) in a foreign country I wanted to make a gift for her that would be unique and at the same time remind her of home. I was going for something intellectual but at the same time cool (since this is a teenager). I must confess it was somewhat of  a challenge for me and having had a number of sleepless nights I ended up dozing off at my computer, when I woke up the image of Auguste Rodin's, Thinker came to my mind and I was like that's it! I will do a metal art card version of "The Thinker," with a graduation poem inside and a "cool" quote on the front. I also decided to use an earthy palette. I am glad to say she liked the art card! Quite an accomplishment pleasing a teen. I hope the words will carry her through her college years and I wish her much success and happiness as she embarks on this exciting new journey. All the best Wendy!

 Wendy's Thinker: Quote reads, "Question Everything."

Sienna Thinker: To Buy Artwork E-mail minjete@gmail.com ($30)

Description: 4 by 4 inches, Embossed Metal Miniature Painting

Blue Poet Thinker: To Buy Artwork E-mail minjete@gmail.com ($30)

Description: 4 by 4 inches, Metal Miniature Art

At the same time that I was thinking of an art gift for Wendy I was mulling over what to make for a new friend who was nice enough to share with me some of his wisdom a few weeks ago. He was described to me as an, "artistic genius who is ahead of his time," and lest I embarrass him I will stop there. Anyway having met him and in line with the genius description I thought I would create a metal art, Africanized version of "The Thinker," for him. Since I was also told he used to have dreadlocks I titled the piece, "African Thinker/Maina with Dreadlocks." I am at the sketch stage, I still have to transfer it to metal and then decide on a paint color. I will add the pictures of the completed metal art piece once it is done. You can find art gifts with the the "Thinker Art Pieces" at my Zazzle Store.

Thinking of You_African Art Postcards by Injete by Injete
More African art Postcards

Beware Thinking Man: Miniature Metal African Painting

 African Thinker: Handmade Metal African Art Card

African Art and Women's Art Pieces

These are art pieces from my latest African art collection and art work that I plan on using for an upcoming poetry book project. All of these are original metal art paintings that can be purchased by sending an email to minjete@gmail.com. Please include the title of the art piece that you are interested in and your name and shipping address. These art pieces will also be available as art prints, art cards and art gifts.

Soul Sisters: African Art Painting, Metal Wall Art

Original Acrylic Metal Painting (8x10"): SOLD
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Flirt: African Art Painting, Abstract Metal Art

Original Acrylic Metal Painting (4x6"): $50

Circle of Sisters I: African Art Painting, Women's Art
Original Acrylic Metal Painting (4x6"): $50
Click here to Buy African Cards and Kwanzaa Cards

Circle of Sisters II: African Art Painting, Women's Art
Original Acrylic Metal Painting (6x8"): $50

Circle of Sisters III: African Painting, Sisters and Friends Art

Original Acrylic Metal Painting (8x6"): $60

Seeds of Life: Mother and Child Art, Sisters Art
Original Acrylic Metal Painting (5x9"): SOLD

Gossip: African Painting, Sisters and Friends Art
Original Acrylic Metal Painting (5x7"): SOLD

Sister Friends/On the Way to the River:
African Painting, Sisters and Friends Art
Original Metal Oil Painting (8.25x7.3"): $60

Three Pots: African Art Painting, Metal Wall Art
Original Acrylic Metal Painting (8 x7.3"): SOLD

All of the art pieces in this blog post will be used in an upcoming art and poetry book project featuring: women's art and poetry; African art and poetry; sisters art and poetry; friends art and poetry; and inspirational poems for women.

Abstract Metal Wall Art Sale: Guitar Man, Zebra Foliage, Leaves Fall and Green Snail

Guitar Man/Electric Blue: Figure Art

Abstract Metal Art Work, Guitar Art Piece.
Acrylic Metal Painting (4"x 6"): $50
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Leaves Fall Green: Abstract Metal Art
Acrylic Metal Painting (5.75"x 8"): $40
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 Leaves Fall Red: Abstract Metal Art
Acrylic Metal Painting (5.8"x 7.8"): $40
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 Red Yellow: Abstract Art
Oil Pastel on Sand Paper (10.8"x 9"): $50
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Zebra Foliage: Abstract Metal Art by Injete Chesoni
Acrylic Metal Painting (12"x 8.5"): $55
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Green Snail: Metal Wall Art by Injete Chesoni
Acrylic Metal Painting (6"x 4"): $35
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Click here to view other Art for Sale

Sunset Dreams: Inspirational Poems for Women and African Metal Art Paintings

Sunset Dreams: Black Female Nude Art
African Art Metal Painting (8.1 x 11.75"): $100
To Buy Artwork e-mail minjete@gmail.com

SUNSET DREAMS
On the Brink of Womanhood
(Inspirational Life Poems for Women by Injete Chesoni)

She stands on the brink of womanhood
Staring into the sunset horizon
Pondering her future
Proudly staring it down
Convinced that she will make it
Although she has no clue how
She squares her shoulders
And resolutely raises her head
She holds her neck proudly
Staring defiantly ahead
She places her hands on her hips
And thrusts out her budding chest
Convinced that if she looks and acts tough
She will make it
Through the difficult days ahead
As the sun sets on the horizon
Her youthful days slowly go down
Buried along with the sinking sun
Tomorrow a new day will be born
And her life as a woman will start
In the gentle glow of dawn.

The inspirational poem above, "Sunset Dreams" was inspired by an African Art Metal Painting of a young woman that I completed in August. This life poem is part of my Women's Poetry Collection and deals with change and the difficult transition from adolescence to adulthood. This poem also symbolically represents my beloved continent of Africa, its growing pains and my hope that it will one day fulfill its promise. - From Women's Poetry, African Poetry, Inspirational Poems, Change Poems and Life Poems by Injete Chesoni.

Nobel Peace Prize Poem: Human Race Embrace

President Barack Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize today. I will leave it to others to debate whether or not Obama deserved the Nobel Peace Prize. For me today’s Nobel announcement represented hope and in my Twitter comment I called it a "Nobel Prize of Hope." It represents hope on two levels. A sincere hope that President Barack Obama and other world leaders will pursue the peaceful resolution of conflicts rather than opting for war and a symbolism of what Barack Obama stands for Hope and Change. Barack Obama’s father is a native of my home country, Kenya, the home of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai who inspired me to write a poem on environmentalism. The poem in this blog post is inspired by the spirit of the Nobel Peace Prize and the art piece which I created prior to writing the poem. This peace poem, “Human Race Embrace” is about moving beyond divisiveness and racism and embracing each other as part of one human family. While it is a tremendous burden to put on one man’s shoulders may President Barack Obama live up to his name “Barack” which comes from “Baraka” the Swahili word for blessing and may he help bring about the blessing of peace in nations around the world. You can read more about Nobel Peace Prize winners and my take on Obama winning here.

Embrace: Abstract Metal Art by Injete Chesoni
Acrylic Metal Painting (8.25 x 11.75"): SOLD

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Human Race Embrace
(A Peace Poem by Injete Chesoni)

Two heads are better than one
So the saying goes
United we stand, divided we fall
We have been taught this lesson
Many times over
Embrace me my brother
So that we can stand tall
Let us join together
For as one we can conquer all

Let us join together in love
So that we may soar above
All of the challenges
that this human life brings
Together we can find
Heavenly wings
With which to fly
Beyond the confines
Of limited earth-bound thinking

Let us join together in
One human race embrace
Let us move beyond the color
Of our brother’s face
The limits and confines of race
As a measure of who we choose to embrace
For at the root of it we are all one
A multi-colored family of man
And together “Yes We Can,”
Improve this world for all of its earthly sons
So let us join our hearts and our minds
In one peaceful unified
Brotherly Embrace
for the benefit of all mankind.

This is a peace poem in honor of the spirit of the Nobel Peace Prize and the 2009 Nobel Peace Laureate President Barack Obama who ran on a message of hope and change and who represents a part of the multi-colored human family having descended from a black African Kenyan father and a white American mother. May we one day learn to see beyond the divisivness of race and nationality. "Yes we Can"

A Gift Of Love: A Mother's Poem and Art Gift

Abstract Metal Art Gift: Mother's Pot of Love
Acrylic Metal Painting: (8.25 x 7"): SOLD

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A Pot of Love and A Mother's Pride
A Narrative Poem About Mothers Love
By Injete Chesoni

In our kitchen above the stove
Sits a pot my mother calls love
It’s a strange little pot you see
Decorated with eyes that always watch me
Much like my mother’s eyes follow me

One day I decided to ask my mother the story
that lay behind her little pot of mystery
She sat at the kitchen table
And took me up on her knee
Then began to tell me the pot’s history

When I was a young woman
A little older than you
My mother came home
With a package wrapped in blue
She called me into the kitchen
And gazed down at me
Then handed me the package
much to my glee
I tore off the blue wrapper
expecting to find
Baubles or jewels of some kind
Instead what I found
Was a pot drawn with eyes all around

My mother sensing my dismay
As I put the odd little pot away
Smiled her gentle smile
And said in her loving way
I know you don’t understand this gift my child
But you will one day
And on that strange note she rose
and strode over to the stove
To begin cooking our supper

I stomped out of the kitchen with my odd little pot
And tossed it in the corner wishing it would rot
Many years later after my mother died
Is when I finally realized
That the pot was her way of letting me know
She would always be watching over me
with a loving glow
Stored in the eyes of the pot
that she gave me so long ago.

I looked up at my mother as
tears rolled down her face.
That’s the end of the story she said.
I reached for the pot
And caught her teardrops
As they slowly slid off her face
And for the first time that night
I saw the pot with different eyes
It was a pot of love and a mother’s pride.

A Poem of Thanksgiving for a Mother's Love from Mothers Poems, Narrative Poems and Story Poems by Injete Chesoni.

Artwork for Sale: Gourd Metal Mask

This metal artwork piece is titled, "Gourd Mask." It is part of my African Art Masks Collection and is a metal mask painting. I have used my unique process of embossing the metal to create a sculpture-like metal painting. You can buy this metal artwork online via e-mail to minjete@gmail.com. I offer secure online payment for art purchases. If you would like to buy this artwork please send an email with your name and shipping address to minjete@gmail.com. You can view other artwork for sale here.

Abstract Painting: Gourd Metal Mask, African Mask Collection
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Acrylic Paint on Embossed Metal Art Work (8.5" x 12"): SOLD
Click Here to view other Art for Sale by Injete Chesoni

Unique Metal Artwork for Sale Online: Scribbles, Voices In My Head

This unique metal artwork is created using a style that I developed. I use embossing to add texture and form to the metal and then I paint the metal using acrylic or oil paints. To buy this unique artwork send an email to minjete@gmail.com. To view other artwork for sale click here.

Abstract Metal Art: Scribbles, Voices in My Head
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Acrylic Paint on Embossed Metal Art Work (8" x 13"): $55
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Abstract Metal Artwork for Sale: Mystery Behind the Blue Veil

This abstract metal artwork piece is titled, "Mystery Behind the Blue Veil" and it was the inspiration for a scary poem that I wrote titled, "Mystery In Old Town Mombasa." You can read the scary poem here. If you would like to buy this artwork please send an email to minjete@gmail.com. Please include the following in your email: the name of the art piece, your name and your shipping address. I offer the option of secure online payment through Moneybookers. You can view other artwork for sale here.

Abstract Metal Art Work: Mystery Behind the Blue Veil
Metal Oil Painting, Mystery Art: $75
9.0 inches x 8.2 inches (with 2.0 inch frame border)
Order At: minjete@gmail.com, View other Artwork for Sale here

Abstract Metal Artwork for Sale: Two Mothers (Sold Sample)

This is a an abstract metal art work piece titled, "Two Mothers." I have used my unique style of embossing the metal to create a textured metal painting. The media used is oil paints on metal. This art piece was sold recently and is no longer available for sale. However, you may request metal paintings at minjete@gmail.com. You can view other artwork for sale here.

Abstract Metal Art Work: Two Mothers,
Metal Oil Painting SOLD
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Abstract Metal Artwork for Sale: Old Man (Sold Sample)

This is a metal oil portrait of an old man. It is an oil painting on aluminum metal and I have used my unique style of embossing the metal to create a sculpture-like metal painting. This piece was sold and is no longer available for sale. However, you may view other metal artwork for sale here.

Abstract Metal Art Work: Old Man,
Metal Oil Painting Portrait, SOLD
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Artwork for Sale: Abstract Metal Art and African Art

The artwork for sale on this blog is unique metal art that I create using a style of metal painting and embossing that I have developed. Paintings on metal surfaces are relatively rare. I have developed a style whereby I use acrylic or oil paints on aluminum metal. I also use embossing to add texture and form to the metal paintings. This is truly unique, one-of-a-kind art. You can buy my art online by e-mailing minjete@gmail.com. I offer the option of secure online payment via Moneybookers. If you would like to buy my artwork please send me an email with the name of the art piece that you are interested in and your name and address for shipping. You may click this link to view other art for sale on this blog.

Abstract Metal Art Collection: Dancing Flames of Love

Abstract Art, Metal Painting: Dancing Flames of Love

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Embossed Metal Oil Painting
(10.3" x 14.3") with 1" Framing Border: $100

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Abstract Metal Art: Scribbles, Voices In My Head

Abstract Metal Wall Art: Scribbles, Voices in My Head
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Acrylic Paint on Embossed Metal Art Work (8" x 13"): $55


African Art Mask Collection: My Fathers Mask

Metal African Painting: My Fathers Mask, Metal Mask
Memorial Poetry and Memorial Gifts
Not for Sale (Artist's Private Family Collection)
Acrylic Paint on Embossed Metal Art Work (9.5" x 12.5")

African Art Mask Collection: Mother Africa, Metal Mask

Metal African Painting: Mother Africa, Metal Mask
African Art and African Poetry Collection
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Acrylic Paint on Embossed Metal Art Work (12" x 15.75"): SOLD


African Art Mask Collection: Abstract Gourd Metal Mask

Abstract Painting: Gourd Metal Mask, African Mask Collection
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Acrylic Paint on Embossed Metal Art Work (8.5" x 12"): SOLD


African Art Map: Earth-tone African Map

Metal African Painting: African Art Map
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Acrylic Painting on Metal (10.5" x 13.9"): $50


Abstract Metal Art: Mystery Behind the Blue Veil

Abstract Metal Art: Mystery Behind the Blue Veil
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Embossed Metal Oil Painting
(9.0" x 8.2") with 2.0" Framing Border: $75


Sample Personalized Art Gift: Inspirational Art

Metal Inspirational Art Gift: Keep Your Eyes On The Ball
Not for Sale: (Sample Personalized Art Gift)


Abstract Metal Art : Human Race Embrace

Abstract Art, Metal Painting: Embrace
Email minjete@gmail.com to Buy Artwork
Acrylic Metal Painting, (8.25" x 11.75"): SOLD


Abstract Metal Art : Pot of Love

Abstract Art, Metal Painting: Pot of Love
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Acrylic Metal Painting, (8.25" x 7"): SOLD