the tipping zone
between hope and
greed
where an outstretched hand
a verse
a musical collaboration
is the difference
between life and death

we enter the zone arms flailing and
disbelief suspended
throw in belief and
in free fall
we empty tubes of colour into paint pots
in case there just may be
a future
what choice do we have
but to gift wrap treasure
when we are alone


woods pool
48 x 66 in. oil
private collection
toronto















the painting above reminded me of
looking through the clear water of early spring
gliding
suspended by magic
above the lake-bed
seeing the autumn leaves preserved
where they came to rest


the painting
preceded
the paddling