Sorrowful words painted on macabre skeletons Swept open the curtains of my heart Releasing the tear stained butterflies Encased within my ribcage The raindrops we once dreamt of dancing between Now batter the delicate wings Of the carriers of … Continue reading Whispered Unrequited Love
One of my watercolor paintings….drying and waiting for next step, patiently. As a child I remember being told to not allow things to upset you that you cannot control. For instance, if it rains on a day you longed … Continue reading Patiently
artwork by me I stood outside in the rain today. While under the drumming of the drops, from across the ocean I swear I could hear you crying. It caused me to stop and for a second, I felt complete. In that moment let us pretend you didn’t break my heart. Instead I will try and bandage my wounds and find that fake smile you left behind. Now let’s pretend I am happy standing outside and these are truly raindrops, not my own tears. I will use water colors on the sidewalk to write every excuse I have. Then as … Continue reading You Walk This Way
artwork by me…. Want to know more about me I will try and show you *** I am a strong woman mother daughter sister friend and a lover of words books music art movies *** Did you know that I … Continue reading Come A Little Closer
Artwork by me…Anja What if…. I fell into you now Would you allow me to press myself deep into your shoulder Be the shelter my heart longs to find Open your arms so I can nestle against your skin Allow … Continue reading What If
Danseuse ajustant sa bretelle, 1895-96, Edgar Degas She dances across the stage of the forgotten theater. Dusty chandeliers and drapes laced with cobwebs surround her. Ancient floorboards creak as she sweeps over them, her feet design pictures in the dirt. … Continue reading Ballerinas Eulogy
le Jardin by Max Ernst In the garden there is a place where dreamers meet. So wake beloved dreamer, wake…. Open your eyes he whispered to his sweet dreamer I will meet you in the garden where we will dance … Continue reading Rendezvous Dans Le Jardin
I am worn and tattered on the edges, yet I breathe light into the atmosphere. I am the echo of something that once was a shadow of beautiful and now departed into something destructive. I am poison dripping through your … Continue reading Help Me Breathe Again
Once upon a time (there was a girl from far away…) She loves to waltz in shoes that drip ink, trailing beautiful words across this ivory floor. It is sinking into the stone, causing inspiration to flare up and sear … Continue reading Once Upon A Time There Was a Girl
I am just staring. I casually look to my right and left and see the others deeply focused on the painting. I shrug, shift my focus back to art feeling defeated. My mind wouldn’t shut off long enough for … Continue reading La Reproduction Interdite
Inked Peacock Tales 