a poem by Lauren Kindle
“Small muse” monotype with additional painting, 4x4 inches
The Painter and the Muse
I paint for no mortal man,
Not for you, sir, or anyone.
I paint only for myself.
I paint what I want.
I paint what I—
And then the Muse speaks
(her hand gently resting on my breast)
“Oh dear heart,
Did you really believe all that?”
(and my knees give way)
—poem by Lauren Kindle
On the easel: “Standing muse” oil on canvas, 24x8 inches
“Standing Muse” detail
More poems that I have written over the years:
“Standing Muse” detail
“Standing Muse” detail
“Seated muse playing a harp” monotype with additional painting, 7.5x5.25 inches
“Greek Muse (1)” monotype, 10x8 inches
“Greek Muse (2)” monotype, 10x8 inches
