After

12x16 inches. Mixed media oil painting on canvas. 

After

There's a trough in the wind, 

a "sheen of dew on flowers"

the lips part as if in ghostless exhale

shadows simmer and lines curtail,

sand to clay under gold-flaxen showers

water and fire, sun to skin

gone is the seedling, natural powers begin. 

3-month and 5-month payment plans available - inquire via email.