A COLLABORATION OF POETRY, PAINTING, AND IDEAS
WITH MICHAEL AND KATHLEEN SEILER
Water Series #12 48″ x 60″ Asphalt, Alkyds 2017
The sky is like an opal
with a fire in its breast —
all cool and grey without
but hot within,
whose sun,
‘neath the horizon,
is not content to sleep,
but defies the sluggish moon to reel it in.
Kathleen Seiler
Water Series #14, 48″ x 60″ Asphalt, Alkyds 2017
To Matthew:
When you were just a little boy,
I tried to teach you well
of dragons, trolls and fairies
of angels, elves, and Hell.
I still believe that angels
can flatten trolls with but a stroke.
— I swear that there were Virgins once
(before the heavens broke).
A dragon lives in Lock Ness
(They’ll prove it one day, sure).
And every day the elves and fairies
dance before the Pure.
Kathleen Seiler
Water Series #1, 48″ x 60″ Asphalt, Alkyds 2017
If I had known how dry you were
I would have given you water.
If I had known you were hungry for bread,
I’d have given you mine, no matter.
I supposed you wanted to taste the sea,
to see if the brine’s flat or stale—
While I sat at home, awaiting your verdict,
you boarded your ship and set sail.
Kathleen Seiler
Water Series #10, 48″ x 60″ Asphalt, Alkyds 2017
We’re off into uncharted seas again.
At least we’re together.
Please stay close as we take the plunge –
I’ll be breathless –
but, the icy waters will warm
if you hold my hand.
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