Christ Mass
Around an azure earth
there shows a golden aura
for in Christmas there is
a knitting of humankind.
there shows a golden aura
for in Christmas there is
a knitting of humankind.
Yet there is sadness
in the tinsel and trappings
that stand as road blocks
along the way that leads
to the real Christ Mass.
in the tinsel and trappings
that stand as road blocks
along the way that leads
to the real Christ Mass.
James began writing in the
1960’s and immediately showed a love for seasonal, humorous, and philosophical
poetry. In the late 70’s, he became an ardent photographer and soon found that
the two artistic mediums cross pollinated each other. West Michigan is an art
Mecca with over 100 galleries and art camps with Jim residing in the lovely
coastal town of Holland, Michigan. A practitioner of Surat Shabd Yoga since
1972, his art is an expression of his lifetime love affair with nature and his
quest for truth. James is the winner of many awards in both photography and
poetry including the 2005 Shadow Poetry 5th biannual chapbook competition. The
artist says he likes to underscore the abstract and tease the mind and be ever
alert for juxtapositions that express irony, absurdity, and poignancy, desiring
for people to feel both tension and resolution in his compositions.
thoughtful write indeed
ReplyDeleteBeautifully expressed James! The true reason for Christmas should always be a shining example. I wish you a wonderful New Year my friend. Love and Aloha, Connie
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