why must I take art
art is not something you take
it is something you give
I can only draw stick figures
fire begins
with simple sticks
none of my sculptures look right
you’re in good company
now-put all your wrongs together
and make art
The words are a riff from a piece I wrote back in 2014.
The unfinished sculpture images shown above – my latest work
His name is Abraham GS Bardo (name inspired after the prolific author George Saunders)
When finished, Abraham will inhabit a cemetery with his dearest friend the raven.
anntogether 
I thought maybe I’d already commented here, AM—but maybe not. Anyhoo, I remember those words distinctly; they’re as lovely as they were ‘back when.’ Glad you resurrected them. And this fellow—he’s superb (G.S. would be honored), another stellar sculpt! Happy Thanksgiving, my friend 🦃🍂🍁
LikeLiked by 1 person
Geez, making the much belated rounds here on our old friend WP – thank you DS – and I’m starting to feel the need to return to words as well as clay – I am missing writing my dear friend – and I need to get back to it in some form – and you better get crackin’ too!!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hopefully heading that way! 😉 Love to have you along as well.
LikeLiked by 1 person
row, row, row 🛶
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hey AnnMarie things got better and I bounced back i hadnt played videogames in 5 years and i used to love them so i bought a gaming tv dvd combo which helped turn the tide right now its exciting and made my holidays great i get good relaxation and enjoyment out of it i still get depressed but i love football basketball baseball wrestling hockey boxing all that good stuff also poker games so things are a lot better thought id let u know
LikeLike
Hi Dan
I’m so sorry for my much delayed response to you. You deserve better. And for what you’ve been going through – I’m really sorry you had to endure such difficult times – but how elated am I to read here how you’ve gotten yourself back to a good place – you always do – that’s your super power – you’re a fighter – you never give up on yourself or on those in your world – you stay strong – even when in the darkest moments you find a shard of light to sew onto your superhero cape and you fly yourself outta the cave and return to yourself and your wonderful world of positivity, words and creativity.
I want you to have a magical holiday – full of wonder – full of all things that make you happy and keep you aiming for the stars – you are an amazing young man and heroic inspiration to us mortals who strive for so much less – onward and upward my friend!!!!!
Merry merry and a happy happy
am:)
LikeLike