some might regard your paintings
as commonplace-
reprinted on postcards and calendars
they are
but i hold them responsible
for my quest
for my second life in this life
for my awakening
gratitude for the inspiration-
i saw you painting
calla lily on red
but then,
i saw you painting
calla lily on red
the red so bold and unashamed-
i craved the boldness
the lines so sensual and wanting-
i craved the sensuality
the whole so filled with passion-
i craved the passion
no longer could i accept
these deadened senses,
if i was to live this life
i would live with passion!
july 2001