Tag Archives: Thoughts
“Save my life, change my mind.”
Saved The sun cracks open And though a bit awkward in how we greet, There is always beauty in your movement A rare show of naturalness So near to what we cannot Accept within ourselves. Quite horrified by what our … Continue reading
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The Exit Way
This painting is a revision on the original, completed three or four years back. I’m stuck. Uninspired and unmotivated. There is a drawing waiting for paint to be applied, but the thought of starting work on something I have to … Continue reading
Another Misplaced Scream
The sketch above is from a few months ago, just an idea. The writing below came together from collected hours of daydreaming–trying to tie together every place my mind led to. I love the surprises that can come about through … Continue reading
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“This cruel wanting…”
All week I’ve spent everyday working (slowly) on a new painting. I thought it would be ready by now, but not yet. Definitely next week though. The last few days have been very difficult. I’ve never been so close to … Continue reading
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Biding My Time
Sketch #6 “Biding My Time”…9/24/2011 Scenes Ignoring The cruel dream You make it seem all is to be Just fine Sky blue morning Pouring brisk Your knives… Be driven further in And still you believe Even as the scabs are … Continue reading
Little I Care…
Though little I care to survive However it matters, it happens, I get by What more do you want from me? What more do I have to be? The drawing above is sketch #10 from 9/28/11, finished a few days … Continue reading
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To Greet the New Day
This drawing was done in semi-hard pastels, on a day a couple of months ago when I’d come back from a really long morning walk. I was right in the middle of my therapy sessions, frustrated and trying to get … Continue reading
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And Again
Those Many Voices The exit you have yet to find Why drop your hints? Why take the time? We’re too young or too old or we’re too far away We can’t help and will not try—not for you, not today … Continue reading
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Over the Same
Bass Notes Fragile but ugly So by all means – break Everyone will be angry if you wait Never blessed by a breath of wings above They know how cold you are; no one expects your love No one cares … Continue reading
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Masked
This painting was originally just a sketch to pass the time. I think for me now it represents someone who has a leadership role, but they’re being worn down by the demands and responsibilities of that position. It’s not easy … Continue reading
