Dunes

What a wonderful Sunday morning/early afternoon!

I have completed a painting, which is inspired by the following poem,

"Sand in my Sperries
As I walk along the beach;

Salt water and seaweed
drowning my feet.

And I envision you sunbathing
Smiling, tanning in peace;

Hoping and praying I'll see you soon,
While I walk and brood
Alone on the dunes.


Now, content and satiated, I sit on a kitchen chair, wearing a pair of green shorts and a tropical shirt that my wife bought for me on our honeymoon in Montreal six and a half years ago...opened...noticing how grey I am starting to get on my chest, smoking a Hemingway Short Story and drinking a Knob Creek.

An artist at rest...and almost at peace.