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  • Poem in Response

    Poem in Response

    After enjoying “Rusty Rose“, a wonderfully creative mixed media artwork by my dear friend, Tiffany Arp-Daleo, a Bohemiam Abstract artist residing in San Diego, California – and, knowing that she also enjoys the Grateful Dead – I was inspired to write this poem in response…

    Just like San Diego 🎨
    Just like old road trip shows 😎
    Your art sings like Jerry 🎶
    Ramble on Rusty Rose 🌹

    © 2023 Phil Perkins

    PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

    Ramble on Rose, by Grateful Dead (1972) – see lyrics here.

  • Poem in Response

    Poem in Response

    After reading “Maravilha” (Portuguese, meaning “The Wonderful”) by a beautiful and talented writer hailing from Lisbon, Portugal, Carla Milho – wherein she conveys sentiments of love, sincerity & happiness – I was inspired to write this haiku…

    Crafted with magic
    Drawing two hearts together
    An artist of love

    © 2022 Phil Perkins

    Magic Carpet Ride – by Steppenwolf (1968) – see lyrics here

  • The Keys of Music

    The Keys of Music

    Colorful grunge-style typographic artwork featuring a musician playing the piano. This design is available on a variety of different fine prints and other products, in these galleries: Pixels, ArtPal and Redbubble. It would make a great gift, too.

    Thanks very much!

  • Poem in Response

    Poem in Response

    Having read “How a workation from Shillong looked like” by Mukti Masih, a very beautiful poetess, Christian, chai-totaler and successful Content Writer from Indore, India – wherein she recounts a visit to one of her favorite cities while working to complete a second book – I was inspired to write this short poem in response…

    By wi-fi she works
    From the mountains of Shillong
    In the markets and parks, then back home

    Unlocking her words
    That her heart may sing on key
    Through prayer, by her love, in a poem

    © 2022 Phil Perkins

    PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

  • Poem for a Friend

    Poem for a Friend

    By flowing hands
    Of humble heart
    Her mind creates
    Distinctive art

    She’s Karima Osterlund, an abstract artist who hails from Dublin, Ireland. I encourage you to visit her on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, to enjoy her extraordinary artworks and inquire about purchases. Thank you!

    Intuitive
    She paints by feel
    As lines and shapes transform

    A blank canvas
    Is brought to life
    Her gentle vision, warm

    © 2022 Phil Perkins

    PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

  • Pablo Picasso Quote

    Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.

    Pablo Picasso