The 'Emerald Storyteller' Painting is Irish Inspired

'Emerald Storyteller', 2012

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, I thought I'd share this painting and the story behind it. The colors of the painting definitely have an Irish feel to me. So when I created the poem inspired by the painting, I was transported to the coasts in Ireland.

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After I created this painting, I took time to study, soak in and discover it. I was treated to seeing so many images which evoked the mere beginning of story-lines.

I often see many stories in my paintings; maybe that's because I am passionate about storytelling. My favorite part of the story is often the beginning. The characters are just starting out, their history has yet to be unfolded and the journey is still a mystery. My part as the observer is to simply enjoy the jumping off stage of "what if"?

EMERALD STORYTELLER

Dark night, misty --

the distant lilt of bagpipes linger

while from my window I watch

a cloaked shadow move slowly along the shoreline.

Traces of moonlight teasing

as night breezes

awaken in me a longing

to un-shelve the stories

waiting for me in the shadows.