Life has a quirky sense of humor. I forwarded a link to The Life Boat to my wife just now. A writer and painter in her own right. I hesitated for a second. The “Life Boat” symbolism turned my head to a living room wall. There, attached to one of Beth’s paintings, is a solid brass sign: “TO LIFE BOATS”, supported by a long pointed piece of solid metal. A left over from a former relationship/partner. She indeed had need of a life boat during our time together.
Finally, after receiving ECT, shock treatment, she considered herself a burden to me. That event provided a crystal clear window to understand what Ernest Hemingway meant, before he suicided, that ECT had taken away everything that had once made him a writer of considerable acclaim.
She left her job and moved back to “home” to live with her severely alcoholic mother and her younger schizophrenic sister. The Maelstrom.
Now in possession of The Clearing, more than ever the expression, Pearls Before Swine, resonates with my view of your writing. For clarity, you and your writing are the “pearls.” The swine? Present and accounted for, though I do sometimes sniff out truffles.
Long ago I purchased a chapbook of poetry from a writer in England. As a bonus she included her preferred recipe for scones! An interesting touch. Certainly not a veiled complaint that I can’t find a recipe anywhere! More than likely I’ll find greater treasures on the pages of The Clearing.
Beautiful. As a visual artist and a writer this resonates deeply. The creative impulse comes from the same deep place within. I love the idea of slow art. So glad I found your work.
Life has a quirky sense of humor. I forwarded a link to The Life Boat to my wife just now. A writer and painter in her own right. I hesitated for a second. The “Life Boat” symbolism turned my head to a living room wall. There, attached to one of Beth’s paintings, is a solid brass sign: “TO LIFE BOATS”, supported by a long pointed piece of solid metal. A left over from a former relationship/partner. She indeed had need of a life boat during our time together.
Finally, after receiving ECT, shock treatment, she considered herself a burden to me. That event provided a crystal clear window to understand what Ernest Hemingway meant, before he suicided, that ECT had taken away everything that had once made him a writer of considerable acclaim.
She left her job and moved back to “home” to live with her severely alcoholic mother and her younger schizophrenic sister. The Maelstrom.
We’ve not communicated since.
I occasionally go off on tangents.
Hi Samantha,
Now in possession of The Clearing, more than ever the expression, Pearls Before Swine, resonates with my view of your writing. For clarity, you and your writing are the “pearls.” The swine? Present and accounted for, though I do sometimes sniff out truffles.
Long ago I purchased a chapbook of poetry from a writer in England. As a bonus she included her preferred recipe for scones! An interesting touch. Certainly not a veiled complaint that I can’t find a recipe anywhere! More than likely I’ll find greater treasures on the pages of The Clearing.
editing is like recording the moments is a Wonderful truth thanks so much. john
Beautiful. As a visual artist and a writer this resonates deeply. The creative impulse comes from the same deep place within. I love the idea of slow art. So glad I found your work.