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Generous Permission

”Nothing redeems but beauty, its generous permission,

its gorgeous celebration of all that has previously been uncelebrated.” 

--Dave Hickey, The Invisible Dragon

Welcome to my art blog! The entire archive of posts can easily be found on my Table of Contents on Pinterest.

I’m also a writer. You can find seven art-related short stories here: My Short Stories

“Memory of a Garden Party” (1) gouache on envelope

After the Guests Depart

July 6, 2023

The moon shines bright on the scattered crumbs of cake,

the orange melon slices glow,

sweet jewels nestled in wet grass.

Fireflies weave in and out of the stars,

drunk on the smell of honeysuckles and wild roses

and, beneath it all,

the musky, damp river smells are rising

up from the earth

as she breathes

a sigh of relief.

I water the garden, slowly,

while you gather flowers.

The shadows of the trees embrace us.

a poem by Lauren Kindle

“Memory of a Garden Party” (2) gouache on envelope

“Memory of a Garden Party” (3) gouache on envelope

“Memory of a Garden Party” (4) gouache on envelope

More poems I have written:

Dreaming in Colors

The Painter and the Muse

Roman Moon (and other poems from Italy)

Garlic

My Son

Glutton Before Death

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