IN LIGHT TONES OF AMBER SUNSETS...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faint golden light from a lavender sun

scratched in charcoal sketches of life days

glass etchings and pottery spent with

the music of the Beatles lacing ribbons around us

oils draped on soul and spirit

black and blue

a word of praise for paint

and the warm sun

days of meandering halls with no direction

but that room

a haven from piercing shadows

colored in light tones of amber sunsets

saving the outcasts

embracing the strays...

Author's Note

A surreal dedication to my high school art teacher Mr. Brooks who helped save many aimless lives. Hope life has been as kind to him as he was to us... Don't think I would still be alive if not for that haven...

Reviews

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

Yep, you left cookies and my favorite kind...expression filled..light and airy ....with all the hints of skill. I do admire you and all the other artists here.I only scribble while you preform miracles. Time all but stops when I enter into these great kingdoms. Yours are truly more than just words or paintings...they are the masterpieces of essence, love,& wisdom. I am glad that Mr. brooks saved you ...the world needs multifaceted souls like yourself to keep sanctuary tween the shades alive. :)

[An owl on the moon]

Now, see what you did? You made me smile.. Thank you! Your comments always share such profound glimpses into your soul, sweet poet... You are so very welcome here... always.. :)

[Vertigoingnowhere]

Good God, I love this!!! :)

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you SO MUCH! Always appreciate you stopping by... :)

[Whitney]

You remind us, if only for a while, that the world is really one masterful work of art... and so is this piece. I love it!

[An owl on the moon]

It is a pleasure to have you by, Whitney! Thank you for looking into my words and seeing the heart on my canvas... :)

[Whitney]

No problem... my pleasure. xD

[~*~Peace Keeper~*~]

^^ I love art...sadly I couldn't take it while I was in high school but I have taken a good share of it in college and it helps express yourself and make you feel better...well to me anyway. It puts a smile on my face when I am done because I have accomplished something. Art can be very calming...yet it has it's frustrating moments lol without my ability to do art and writing I think I would be a very lonely person.

Good Job

[An owl on the moon]

Oh, thank you for sharing such a sweet image of your life! Glad my poetry and story could connect to you as well... Yes, art is simply peace on a page... :)

[~*~Peace Keeper~*~]

You're welcome ^^ art is the only classes so far that I feel at home and can talk to the peoplez XD

[An owl on the moon]

I think it shows something perfectly wonderful about your heart and soul... Good for you to see that! :D

[~*~Peace Keeper~*~]

lol thanks

[Sagela]

I'm sure if I had an art teacher that was as inspirational as he was that I would have pursued art instead of teaching. This a wonderful, beautiful tribute and I am so glad you have shared this with us!

[An owl on the moon]

Just thrilled to have you back by, my friend! Thank you, thank you so much! :)

[Sagela]

No problem! Just thought I should start this up again. I've missed writing, to be honest. :)

[An owl on the moon]

And we've missed you.. can't wait to read all the thoughts in your head! :)

[DCT ponderings]

What a beautifully written tribute. These are the teacher we can hope to have at least on of in a lifetime.

[An owl on the moon]

Yes... one that influences us so deeply... I imagine there are those you've influenced as well, dear poet. :)

[DCT ponderings]

I hope so. When I taught I loved....loved.....loved to watch my student's visions come to life and tried to encourage their creative expression. It was my catnip.

[An owl on the moon]

I can sense that many of them were awakened by your magic there. Know that for sure.

[DCT ponderings]

Thank you.

[Cascara (aka Sprint Goe..]

This is a beautiful and eloquently written tribute to someone special to you. I love how I can envision your profound admiration for your teacher and his classroom, and I love how you showed the power of art to help some of us out during painful times...

One of my teachers inspired me to take up writing as a hobby when he complimented my class compositions. There are so many types of teachers out there in the world, and the ones which help us for the better shall always be cherished in our hearts.

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you.. truly.. went through such hard times then.. Yes, a good teacher can inspire and give you hope. I deeply appreciate your comments and your kind heart.

[Cascara (aka Sprint Goes Cascading!)]

You're welcome. I appreciate your writing pieces as well.

[DaniElle LaPointe]

Lovely. My art teacher never inspired me like this. He was nasty and critical and had a sign hanging from the ceiling, above his desk that said..."your mother doesn't work here, clean up after yourself." Amber draws me in, came for the color...Stayed for the classic Craig Forman imagery.

[An owl on the moon]

It's always blessing on blessing when you come by. Thanks for taking time to read me and to share your beautiful heart. :)

[Helen Crutchett]

Stunning Craig. I could really picture the image you created with your talented pen! I too have fond memories of an art teacher and a precious English teacher whose encouragement I have drawn upon during my life.

[victoria]

beautifully surreal, felt wrapped in warmth reading this, amber has a way of doing that.