The geese swam to Peter not for food but to check his latest painting and a few from years past displayed along the shore line. They seemed eager to swim in the warm blue rippled water pooled on canvas or might they find nourishment in the tall wind blown grass along the banks, waddling on shore to play and see their photographic likeness in the tree shadowed stillness of the lake on linen. In the fogged distance neighboring homes reflected effervescently along the shoals, so clearly depicted by this artist's eye. One lone goose stood out amongst her mated flock. Did she come to visit her consort in winged requiem on painted cloth? Once a union for life, now cut short by the hunters blast, her mate's essence was so captured in art that the doleful foul's saddened demeanor switched to ceremonial honking and animated flapping of her wings. After a few minutes of gazing at her lost companion she would return to the outermost edge of her gaggle, paired in memory of her love lost. The art of this man Peter, Peter Artiste, brightens the hearts of many who visit the Vancouver shore.
Augustus / Houston, Texas / June 2017
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- Comment from author about the poem: This was written in honor of my friend Peter Artiste who also has stage 4 prostate cance. He still paints nature scenes close to his home in Vancouver.
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A fine write and appreciation A.
Thanks so much.
It filled my mind with images and ideas and my heart with emotion and dearly love to nature. Thank you. Much appreciated.
Thanks for thoughtful comment
Welcome friend
Thanks for sharing an elegant and haunting Poems & Pictures ! Pleased you are up to sharing again "A" you are in all our prayers ! I have visited VANCOUVER several times ~ lovely Place ~ lovely People that would inspire any Artist ! Thinking of you ~ Parying for you ~ Your Friend BRIAN
Really appreciate the prayers and kind thoughts.
"Once a unity for life" is such a compact quote and I love it. certainly most of us agree that animals must have a unity in support and care, and also we must treat each species with complete respect. it's so great to read your work again, we have all missed you terribly which means we love you very much and are always thinking about you. hail to the great Augustus x
Kevin, what a tribute! Thanks
As your fine poetry brightens the hearts of we with whom you share it, August! This was another fine one. So glad to see you back.
Yes from one heart to others, thanks
I am so honored to read another one of your wonderful poems! I have been praying that you would come back. You are so inspirational to many of us. --Christina
Christina! Christina, thanks so much
I'm new but I was always near. its good that love is in the air.
Yea, that was you hanging out around the corner. Thanks for your kindness.
a bird with taste,,loved the imagery
Ha, ha. Great response
Good write and imagery.
Painted with pictures. Thanks
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