The Generosity of Blue Canvas
Thanks, Blue Canvas, (and to your fantastic Kevin N who was patient and professional) for appreciating Trillium Gallery's spirit. Trillium's members are appreciative of your True Commitment to the ar... [read more]
Triumph Over Hopelessness
The word hope is tossed around like candy corn on Halloween. For those of us who have lost hope, its sickening sweet flavor and bright colors are repugnant. We may want to believe that the injusti... [read more]
An Open Letter to Rosie (RodeoRose)
Hi Rosie! I just need to tell you what a therapeutic time I had in the Friday Night Lounge. But unfortunately, I am so 'muzzy' today, and also on a real high! (I would almost think I was drunk, but I... [read more]
Un titre approprié - un message dans le vent
A dark silhouette stands against the blackness of night. Its shape is indistinct and others question its existence but, its presence is surely felt. No, not one like the chill of a ghost rising from t... [read more]
Empty
A world without colors Only a few shades of grey Not even black or white A world without joy A world without tears But the notion that I should Some sort of vague memory A world without pai... [read more]
Having trouble staying focused
I wanna know what motivates some of you all because I wanna do so much but the energy to do so just isn't there? I feel like now is my time to show the world what I am capable of doing. I feel like I ... [read more]
Her nemissis, Her own....
Grimly EXCITED. The savage within glimmers in her eyes From the throat The throat that had brought such innocence such questions and such gentle tender speech Now emits The primitive so... [read more]
To Whom It May Concern ...
To Whom It May Concern: Have you ever wandered off the path in the park and found yourself amongst trees that look like giants? When the wind blew, could you hear the leaves rustle ever so faintly ... [read more]
Another Rainy Day
We sit together in the rain In a puddle of possibility and regret I hold the umbrella You hold me And together we breathe You in, me out You out, me in Holding our despair at bay For anoth... [read more]
All the pretty stars
I love stars. I appreciate the kind we all share here. You have been so generous with them, and so I hesitate to take down work, which I assume will also remove some of those stars. But I need t... [read more]
Yosemite….. I’m In Love with You
Oh I want to take you in, I so yearn to witness your beauty! From your meadows to your rivers, You are the eye candy we should all take in! When I’m there I can smell your sweetness, From ... [read more]
Why Not? Pinocchio Got His Wish ...
From cellos to perches words seem to roam hearts and souls broken like teeth on a comb Bits of plastic falling one by one infused with sights, awaken they transform like petals being spun ... [read more]
I Try
Every time I try to dip my fingers into the murky pool of me I am overwhelmed A tsunami of feeling rushes at me threatening to crush my insides, inside out Every time Closing my eyes, I t... [read more]
For Lianne Schneider
Anyone that knows our Lianne, whether in person or via any of the online forums, knows what a special and loving person she is. Most of you know that she is recovering today from surgery she had thi... [read more]
Guns in Our Hands, Guns in Our Hearts
Guns in our hands Guns in our hearts. Guns, we may not own but we gun one down with our words. before the firey bullet can tear at our flesh Our hearts are torn asunder by senseless acts... [read more]
Looking Professional
Right.... So you go through college and get a degree in fine arts. However they don't do alot teaching you how to be a professional artist. I mean you get one class that lasts one semester to cram... [read more]
Another letter.
Why should I let you back in? You've said you are sorry, but do I believe it? Just talking to you has me alternating between moments of heart wrenching memories and the knowledge that I now have the ... [read more]
Are you An Abstract thinker or a Concrete thinker?
I have found it fascinating about the Hebrew mind vs the Western mind. I am sure it is not true in all circles of Hebrew or Western people but none the less I have been reading how the Hebrew is more ... [read more]
Frantically Running
Charlie Beck Frantically Running Frantically running through the storm Rain so hard I can barely see I need to find your shelter Where oh where can you be I've been running for so long now... [read more]
Some Knights
Some Knights Some nights You're the only one Who Keeps me alive Not existing Alive And I Thank you for it You're to be Commended For your endurance And your grace And your humo... [read more]