Posing on her stage
In front of the curtain
Profile to audience, she is
Actress? Director?
Narrator, yes,
Of changing times
She waits
Hoping the seas will give up their secrets
Share a rosier picture of planetary change
If she could shapeshift
She might discover things
Why the solitary gull flies against the flock
For now though
She remains
Trapped on a stage
Helpless
Awestruck
Most of the mixed media paints and tools are packed away now, not to be opened until some time after “the move”. (The big truck comes next Tuesday and doesn’t arrive at our new home until the 21st.) But I’ve reserved lots of pieces of old paintings/demos/goofs to be mined for these new Muse works.
Years ago I painted moody ocean scenes in watercolor, then switched to fluid acrylics, throwing out the “rules” I’d learned. This one is a combination of both. I’ve come to rely on the words that come as I work on the “construction” of these works, which come together seemingly randomly. It’s all very personal of course, but at this stage of life, there’s nothing to hide. Wouldn’t you agree? Except for the social security number of course. Haha!
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Thanks for this. Love the combination of words and visuals. Hope the move goes really well next week and we’ll see you on the other side!
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Love it…. Best wishes on this move and huge voyage you are taking this is coming up fast!!!
XO,
Shawna
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Hi Susan. Sorry to see that you are leaving California but glad I might be able to visit sometime when in Kirkland, Wa seeing my daughter and family. Your work is so beautiful and soulful. I will plan to keep in touch with you once you are settled. Best wishes for a wonderful connection to nature wherever you land. The animals will find you and give you their love, the plants will hold you in their heart. Love, Sharon
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Thanks for sharing your in er artist. Hugs – and best wishes for your smooth move!
Xoxo Marybeth
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